Economic Policy Courses and Certifications

Economic Policy for the 21st Century

Explore economic policy challenges of the 21st century, including climate change and the Global Financial Crisis, and learn about potential policy responses for the modern era.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Expanding Economic Opportunity for More Americans - Policy Proposals and Solutions

Exploring strategies to boost economic opportunities in the U.S., addressing skills gaps, wage stagnation, and regional disparities through bipartisan policy proposals and targeted interventions.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

A Path Forward on Economic Policy

Explore economic policy challenges, the role of government and markets, and the need for principled compromise. Gain insights on fiscal policy and funding initiatives through deficit spending.

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

Avoiding the Oil Curse: The Case of Norway

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Explore Norway's strategy to avoid the "Oil Curse" and maintain social equality, featuring insights on economic balance, employment, and parental leave policies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS)

The Art and Science of Economic Policy

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Explore economic policymaking's impact on daily life and citizen involvement. Learn from experts about government roles, policy processes, and implementation challenges. Gain insights for students, civil servants, and professionals.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

TED

How the Old Are Stealing from the Young - Scott Galloway's Viral TED Talk Part 2

Scott Galloway explores intergenerational economic disparities, discussing housing costs, social media's impact on mental health, and government spending. He proposes bold solutions to address challenges facing young people.

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

TED

To End Extreme Poverty, Give Cash - Not Advice

Rory Stewart advocates for direct cash transfers to combat extreme poverty, challenging traditional philanthropy and development projects as ineffective. He presents evidence-based arguments for this radical approach.

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

TED

How the US Is Destroying Young People's Future

Scott Galloway analyzes data revealing financial challenges for young Americans, exploring causes and effects of "intergenerational theft" while proposing solutions to address this pressing economic issue.

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

JillianEve

Explaining Tariffs with a Textile History Lesson

Delve into the rich history of American textile manufacturing, from Colonial times to modern tariffs, exploring industrialization, labor movements, and the impact on yarn and fiber arts communities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Rethinking Market Liberalism in a Dirigiste Age

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Explore how market liberalism faces challenges in an era of increasing state intervention, examining strategies to defend free market principles through broader societal arguments beyond economics.

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

China's Foreign Economic and Trade policy

Gain insights into China's comprehensive foreign economic policies, from trade and investment strategies to the Belt and Road Initiative, with perspectives from international experts and real-world cases.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

2021 Global Inclusive Growth Summit

Explore solutions for inclusive and sustainable global economies with purpose-driven leaders across sectors, catalyzing new partnerships and innovative approaches.

• YouTube
• 6 hours 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Building a More Resilient US Economy

Explore strategies for navigating economic challenges and maintaining resilience in the face of global shocks, featuring insights from leading experts in finance, policy, and economics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Economics Reimagined: Building a Human Rights Economy

Exploring the shift towards a human rights-based economy, emphasizing economic policies that prioritize human well-being over profits and addressing inequality, instability, and social unrest.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video