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About the Course

We make economics decisions every day: what to buy, whether to work or play, what to study. We respond to markets all the time: prices influence our decisions, markets signal where to put effort, they direct firms to produce certain goods over others. Economics is all around us. This course is an introduction to the microeconomic theory of markets: why we have them, how they work, what they accomplish. We will start with the concept of scarcity and how specialization according to comparative advantage helps us achieve more than we could alone. Next we model a marked using the tools of Supply and Demand and learn what well working markets accomplish and what their limit are. We end by exploring the impact of government intervention on perfect markets. Examples are taken from everyday life, from goods and services that we all purchase and use. We will apply the theory to current events and policy debates through weekly exercises. These will empower you to be an educated, critical thinker who can understand, analyze and evaluate market outcomes....

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Jan 21, 2021

It’s been my 4th and favorite course on coursera one so far! Very short interesting videos with great explanation and great visual demonstration by having a transperent board in front of the teacher!

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May 24, 2021

A very good introduction to microeconomics course, the professor was great. She explained all the concepts with ease. I would urge everyone who wants to get started with economics to try this course.

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By Saif U K

Mar 22, 2018

I got a lot of knowledge from this specific course about "Microeconomics: Power of Markets".

By Peng S

May 5, 2016

the teacher is very nice! She explain the market clearly, and the quizzes are really helpful.

By 姜艳龙

May 12, 2022

The professor explained the course so carefully. Look forward to professor's other courses.

By aidan h

Aug 18, 2021

very great in depth descriptions and easy to follow, but also some challenging questions

By Mary Y

Nov 8, 2019

Very clear instructions in the video. Will use materials for future microecon studies :)

By Paolo B D P

Jan 4, 2023

I found the teacher really competent and and it was a pleasure to listen to her lessons

By Roshan T

Sep 27, 2021

SImplistic way of visualizing the problems at hand and provides ample examples as well.

By Madeline C

May 31, 2020

Clear, interesting, and the final exam pushes you to retain information. Great class!

By Hernan B

Oct 4, 2017

EXCELENTE CURSO, EXCELENTES CONTENIDOS, MUY VALIOSO TODO LO APRENDIDO. MUCHAS GRACIAS

By Abiven J C

Aug 20, 2018

Très intéressant, a chaque fois ce sont de petites vidéos de 8 minutes maximum.

By Truong T T

Mar 8, 2016

Really useful and practical. The teaching method is quite easily understanding.

By Rommel O

Apr 10, 2022

Great course, I cannot ask for more about Economics concepts. I learned a lot.

By omkar c

Jan 15, 2021

Very nice course.. learned a lot from mam. looking forward for the next course

By Mason A G

Jun 12, 2020

This is great and the lecturer is amazing, make sure to listen and make notes.

By Ralph R F

May 20, 2019

Prof. Steins' short and concise videos is perfect for the busy professional.

By Christopher W

May 8, 2020

An extremely good introduction to economics by a fantastic tutor.

Excellent!

By Centrigon K

Jun 30, 2020

I love my lecturer. She made the course very enjoyable and understandable

By Bayram F D

Jan 15, 2022

Greatly helpful. Prof. Stein is a super presenter. Enjoyed it very much.

By Sornamuhilan S P

Jul 2, 2020

Excellent modules, simplified problems with clear and precise solutions.

By Lim T C

Apr 18, 2023

Lecture was well presented. Clear, plain and concise.

Easily understand.

By Claudette H

Mar 31, 2016

Excellent Course! Broadened my understanding of the financial markets.

By Avi V

Jan 24, 2021

I learnt a lot of things. it was a good experience. Thank you so much.

By Ricardo G

Sep 25, 2020

Really useful course and a great introduction to the economic science.

By Amit k P

Jul 28, 2020

They makes a better way to understanding economics with a deeper sense

By PRAKHAR S

Jun 11, 2020

A very nice and interesting topic easily explained by the professor .