From Objectives To Opportunities: Navigating Macroeconomics

Use insights on growth, inflation, and unemployment to guide smarter decisions in business and life.

What you'll learn

You will be able to understand the key macroeconomic objectives, such as low unemployment, stable inflation, economic growth, and reduced inequality.

You will be able to evaluate demand-side and supply-side policies in addressing macroeconomic objectives, including their trade-offs and effectiveness.

You will gain the ability to analyze real-world scenarios and connect them to macroeconomic policies and objectives through quizes.

You will develop skills to critically assess how government actions influence economic performance and outcomes.

Requirements

This course is designed to lower the barrier for beginners.

Learners should have a basic interest in understanding how governments manage economies to achieve specific objectives.

A willingness to engage with economic theories and their practical applications is encouraged.

Access to a stable internet connection and a device for taking notes is recommended.

Description

In today’s rapidly changing economic landscape, understanding the “big picture” is no longer optional—it’s essential. This course is designed to help learners of all backgrounds gain confidence in interpreting major macroeconomic indicators and understand the policies that shape our daily lives. From students preparing for exams to parents guiding their children’s future decisions, and professionals seeking clarity on global trends, everyone can benefit from these insights.We’ll start by exploring the four key macroeconomic objectives—sustainable growth, low unemployment, stable inflation, and reduced inequality—then dive into the monetary and fiscal policies governments and central banks use to achieve them. Through clear explanations, real-world examples, and practical exercises, this intentionally short course serves as the first step in a series, connecting complex theories to headlines, business cycles, and household finances, with more in-depth courses to follow.By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:Understand how economies expand, contract, and stabilize over time.Recognize the tools policymakers employ to influence outcomes.Apply economic reasoning to make more informed personal, academic, and professional decisions.This course equips you with a foundational understanding of the economy, empowering you to interpret global events, invest wisely, and guide younger learners toward confident, future-focused thinking. Start today and strengthen your economic literacy!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Why this course?

Section 2: Module 1: Low unemployment

Lecture 3 Macroeconomic Objective 1: Low unemployment

Lecture 4 Types of Unemployment

Lecture 5 Policy 1

Lecture 6 Policy 1.1

Lecture 7 Policy 1.1.1

Lecture 8 Policy 2

Lecture 9 Policy 3

Lecture 10 Policy 3.1

Lecture 11 Summary 1: Audio & Captions

Lecture 12 Real-World Example (4 min read)

Section 3: Module 2: Low and Stable Inflation

Lecture 13 Macroeconomic Objective: Low and stable inflation

Lecture 14 Types of inflation

Lecture 15 Policy 1

Lecture 16 Policy 1.1

Lecture 17 Policy 2

Lecture 18 Policy 2.1

Lecture 19 Policy 3

Lecture 20 Policy 3.1

Lecture 21 Summary 2: Audio & Captions

Lecture 22 Real-World Example (3 min read)

Section 4: Module 3: Economic Growth

Lecture 23 Macroeconomic Objective: Economic Growth

Lecture 24 Policy 1

Lecture 25 Policy 1.1

Lecture 26 Policy 2

Lecture 27 Policy 2.2

Lecture 28 Policy 3

Lecture 29 Policy 3.1

Lecture 30 Summary 3: Audio & Captions

Lecture 31 Real-World Example (5 min read)

Section 5: Module 4: Reduced Inequality

Lecture 32 Macroeconomic Objective: Reduced Inequality

Lecture 33 Policy 1

Lecture 34 Policy 1.1

Lecture 35 Policy 2

Lecture 36 Policy 2.1

Lecture 37 Policy 3

Lecture 38 Policy 3.1

Lecture 39 Summary 4: Audio & Captions

Lecture 40 Real-World Example (4 min read)

Section 6: Putting it all together for Real-World Application

Section 7: Closing

Lecture 41 Congratulations!

Students preparing for International Economics exams who want to improve their understanding of macroeconomic objectives and policy evaluation.,Aspiring investors or business owners aiming to understand how economic policies impact markets and decision-making.,Professionals and individuals interested in analyzing how government actions shape economic trends and outcomes.,Anyone seeking to confidently understand and evaluate macroeconomic objectives and their relevance to the real world.