What you'll learn:
- An overview of global events for a particular month
- Through discussion, an update on global events
- Practical application of Economics through looking at global events
- An understanding of the economic role of their own country
Update June 2025
Now including a brand new collection of Case Studies that examine the economic policies of President Trump following his election on November 6th 2024. These look in particular at:
· Tariffs
· China’s growth
· World Economy
· Tax cuts
· Exporters
· Impact on seniors
· Exchange rate
UPDATE
Case Studies (November 5th 2024) now uploaded to include:
1. India's growth in world economy
2. China's position
3. Trumponomics
Current (Nov 2024) state of the world economy
All Case Studies include discussion questions and links for further research.
Welcome to Global Economics! (This is a course that is regularly updated)
The approach of this course is to include ALL facets of the course. Therefore to gain the most of the course it is important you:
Closely watch the lectures, following up on any resources given
Complete any manuals/workbook
Involve yourself in discussion in the Q/A
Complete all Case Studies
Regularly check your Inbox for responses
Regularly read Educational Announcements
Keep yourself up to date through reading newspapers/blogs etc.
The course includes:
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Trade Balances and Current Account
Inflation Rates
Employment Data
Monetary Policies
Fiscal Policies
International Investment Flows
Exchange Rates
Socioeconomic Factors
Global Risks and Uncertainties
Technological Advancements
Supply Chains
Market Sentiment and Consumer Confidence
Sustainable Development
Beginner’s Guide to Economics
Globalisation
The Great Reset
Europe
Ukraine economy
China
Japan
India
Covid impact 2023/2024
Current economics
Trump economic legacy
The impact of War
Note: this course is very, very up to date but a problem with having an up-to-date course is keeping it up to date. this is why sauch importance is given to the Q/A section and Educational Announcements. It is hoped that students will participate - a lot - in the Q/A, sharing ideas, data, links and other resources.
