Economic Growth Courses and Certifications

TED

Does Democracy Stifle Economic Growth?

Economist Yasheng Huang compares China and India's economic growth, challenging assumptions about democracy's impact on development and offering surprising insights on authoritarian rule's role.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part I - The Role of the State

385 ratings at Coursera

Explore the role of the state in maximizing social welfare through economic growth and distributive justice. Gain insights on efficiency, equity, taxation, and policy design to address inequality and promote societal well-being.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

World Economic Forum

Outcomes - Economic Growth, Revival and Transformation

Experts discuss key ideas for economic growth and transformation post-COVID, focusing on business innovation, technology impact, and coordinated global responses for a sustainable recovery.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Aspen Institute

Is the US Headed for Stagflation? - Economic Experts Discuss Inflation and Growth Risks

Economic experts discuss inflation risks, growth challenges, and potential stagflation in the US, exploring factors like supply shocks, monetary policy, demographics, and energy transition.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Making America's Economy Great - Factors and Policies for Economic Growth

Experts discuss factors affecting US economic growth, exploring policies, education, populism, and structural issues to boost and stabilize the economy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

David Shapiro ~ AI

Proposing a Robot Tax - Decoupling Economic Growth from Human Labor

Explore the concept of a ROBOT Tax to address AI-driven job displacement, its potential benefits for innovation and economic growth, and objections including implementation challenges and market distortion.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Jacob Clifford

LEGO Towers Economics Activity - Teaching GDP, Unemployment and Economic Growth

Discover how to teach complex economic concepts through an engaging LEGO-based activity that brings GDP, unemployment, and productivity metrics to life in the classroom.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

World Economic Forum

AI Power Play - No Referees - How AI is Redefining Global Economic Growth and Influence

Explore how leading AI nations compete for dominance while emerging contenders challenge the global balance of power and economic influence.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

World Economic Forum

Global Economic Outlook - Policy Anchors for Confidence and Productivity Growth

Explore global economic policies and productivity strategies with leading experts discussing 3.1% growth projections, trade tensions, and market confidence at Davos 2026.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part II - Maximize Social Wellbeing

135 ratings at Coursera

Explore taxation's impact on social efficiency, economic burden distribution, and progressivity. Learn to design optimal tax and transfer systems for maximizing societal well-being and addressing inequality.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Aspen Institute

Reinventing Cities - Economic Growth and Talent Attraction in Metropolitan Areas

Exploring strategies for urban revitalization, economic growth, and talent attraction in American cities, with insights on building infrastructure and leveraging local strengths to drive prosperity.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Investing in America - Clean Energy Manufacturing and Economic Growth

Explore the potential of a clean-energy manufacturing boom in the US to strengthen supply chains, improve salaries, and build a new economy from the ground up with experts in economics and policy.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Fiscal Resiliency: Managing US Debt and Economic Growth

Explore innovative debt policies and economic strategies with top US economists, discussing automatic stabilizers, inflation, inequality, labor shortages, and long-term planning for a resilient American economy.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

World Economic Forum

Slow Growth and the Cost of Debt - World Bank's Global Economic Outlook

Explore the complex global economic landscape with World Bank Chief Economist Indermit Gill. Gain insights on slow growth, debt challenges, and the latest economic outlook from leading experts.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Kyoto-U OCW - Unofficial

Micro Grid with 100% Renewable Energy in Small Island Developing States - Nexus of Energy, Environment and Economic Growth

Explore Prof. Ikeda's insights on implementing 100% renewable energy micro grids in small island states, examining the interconnections between energy systems, environmental impact, and economic development.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video