Development Economics Courses and Certifications

Data, Economics, and Design of Policy: International Development

Explore the economic and political dimensions of global poverty through data-driven approaches, preparing for career advancement or accelerated graduate studies at MIT.

• MITx Online
• 48 weeks, 12-14 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Development Economics

Explore economic development theories, growth models, poverty measures, and institutional roles in shaping national wealth disparities and development trajectories.

• Swayam
• 15 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science

47 ratings

Explore China's political-economic system, leadership dynamics, policy-making processes, societal engagement, and future prospects in this comprehensive analysis of Chinese politics.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Development Economics: Macroeconomics

17 ratings

This course emphasizes and discusses dynamic models of growth and development.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 16 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Political Economy and Economic Development

Explore why political institutions affect economic development, applying theories to real-world examples from voting and corruption to media influence.

• MITx Online
• 14 weeks, 12-14 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Rising China and Africa's development: oil

3 ratings at OpenLearn

China has emerged as a global economic superpower over the past few decades. This has sparked intense academic and popular debate about the long-term implications of its continued growth. The ...

• OpenLearn
• 15 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

China's Approach to Poverty Eradication

Discover how China successfully lifted hundreds of millions out of poverty through strategic policies, innovative approaches, and comprehensive social reforms spanning four decades.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

China's Approach to Poverty Eradication

Explore China's successful poverty eradication journey through economic reforms, cultural governance, and social welfare systems, examining key policies and institutional approaches that led to shared prosperity.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Introduction of New Structural Regional Economics

Explore New Structural Economics principles and their application in regional development, focusing on China's experiences and practical cases for developing economies worldwide.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Economic Statistics: Measuring China’ s Development

Master statistical methods to analyze China's economic development through data collection, interpretation, and evidence-based decision-making using real Chinese case studies.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Capitalism and Inequality in Aravind Adiga's The White Tiger - Lecture 17

Análisis de "The White Tiger" de Aravind Adiga: desigualdades, corrupción y obstáculos al desarrollo en India. Explora temas como el sistema de castas, la historia religiosa y el espíritu empresarial.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Economic Impact of Population Growth - China and Global Perspectives

Explore the complex relationship between population growth, economic development, and fertility rates, focusing on China's policies and global demographic trends.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Building Good Jobs into America's Infrastructure Investments

Explore how infrastructure investments create good jobs, support economic development, and benefit workers and businesses. Learn from experts about successful strategies and real-world examples across the US.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Getting Ahead in Rural Jobs - Strategies for Employment and Economic Growth

Explore innovative strategies to help rural residents access better job opportunities, overcome employment barriers, and achieve financial stability in their communities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Gresham College

China's Economic Prospects on the Cusp

Explore China's economic paradoxes: technological excellence amid macroeconomic imbalances, demographic decline, real estate crisis, and global trade tensions shaping its future.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video