In this second portion of the three-course specialization covering economics, we're going to be focusing on Microeconomics or the business side of things. This course is also based heavily on my ECON 100 course that I teach here at Rice University. Through lectures, short quizzes, problem sets, and discussions we're going to take a look at subjects such as, costs of production, … [Read more...] about Principles of Economics: Microeconomics – Down to Business
Economics
What are the Chances? Probability and Uncertainty in Statistics
This course focuses on how analysts can measure and describe the confidence they have in their findings. The course begins with an overview of the key probability rules and concepts that govern the calculation of uncertainty measures. We’ll then apply these ideas to variables (which are the building blocks of statistics) and their associated probability distributions. The … [Read more...] about What are the Chances? Probability and Uncertainty in Statistics
Indian Economy in a Digital World
"Indian Economy in a Digital World" is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the intersection between the Indian economy and the transformative impact of digital technologies. In an era of technological advancements reshaping economic landscapes, this course offers insights into how India navigates this digital revolution and its implications for … [Read more...] about Indian Economy in a Digital World
The Theory of the Firm
In this course, we will begin covering the theory of the firm. Economists call this "The Economics of the Lemonade Stand." And that title makes perfect sense, since the concepts we cover can be used by anyone, from someone owning a lemonade stand, to a car manufacturing company, to a hair salon, to a burrito stand, etc. We will continue our discussion of the firm by focusing … [Read more...] about The Theory of the Firm
Sustainable high-end tourism
Welcome to the sustainable high-end tourism course. Why should you take this course? High-end tourism is a sector and industry that has grown in the last 50 years in an exponential way across the globe. The recent developments in our world -with globalization and sustainability- need to be addressed in this high-end industry. In this course we will have a look at what makes … [Read more...] about Sustainable high-end tourism
