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Economic Policy

Public policy analysis, regulatory economics, institutional design, and the evaluation of policy interventions. This domain equips learners with the analytical tools to assess, design, and critique economic policy across fiscal, monetary, trade, environmental, and social dimensions.

Economic policy shapes the conditions under which markets operate, resources are allocated, and societal outcomes are determined. From tax design and government spending to central bank mandates, trade agreements, and climate regulation, policy decisions carry profound consequences. This domain trains learners to move beyond ideological priors and evaluate policy through rigorous economic reasoning, empirical evidence, and institutional analysis.

Open Access Text-Based Interactive Programs

Self-paced, interactive programs available at no cost. All program content is freely accessible but optional certification is available for learners who wish to formally document their achievement.

Foundational

Foundational Track

5 programs

Foundational Track Certification

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Earn verified certification across all five foundational programs. Demonstrates comprehensive mastery of economic policy fundamentals, public finance, regulation, welfare economics, and institutional analysis.

  • Foundations of Economic Policy
  • Public Finance and Taxation
  • Regulatory Economics
  • Welfare Economics and Social Policy
  • Political Economy and Institutions

Full Track Certification

$39.96

$29.99


Intermediate

Intermediate Track

4 programs

Intermediate Track Certification

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Earn verified certification across all four intermediate programs. Demonstrates applied competence in fiscal policy, monetary economics, trade strategy, and environmental regulation.

  • Fiscal Policy Analysis
  • Monetary Policy and Central Banking
  • Trade Policy and Industrial Strategy
  • Environmental and Climate Policy

Full Track Certification

$59.96

$44.99


Advanced

Advanced Track

4 programs

Advanced Track Certification

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Earn verified certification across all four advanced programs. Demonstrates mastery of public economics, causal inference methods, institutional analysis, and policy research methodology.

  • Advanced Public Economics
  • Policy Evaluation and Causal Inference
  • Institutional Economics and Governance
  • Economic Policy Research Methods

Full Track Certification

$79.96

$59.99

Certified Track

The Certified Track for Economic Policy provides a structured pathway to verified academic credentials. Learners who complete all assessments within a track, foundational, intermediate, or advanced, may obtain full-track certification demonstrating comprehensive mastery across the domain.

Individual program certifications are also available for learners seeking to validate specific areas of competence. All certifications are digitally verified and may be shared with employers and academic institutions.

Video-Based Programs

Video-based programs for Economic Policy are currently in development. These will combine lecture-driven instruction with supplementary readings and assessments.

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Instructor-Led Programs

Instructor-led cohort programs for Economic Policy are currently in development. These will feature live faculty interaction, structured schedules, and collaborative learning environments.

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