Overview

Economics is about shaping a better world for everybody in it — so no, it's not just about numbers. It is the study of how people, businesses, and governments make decisions in a world of limited resources, and how those choices affect society as a whole. This course will equip … For more content click the Read More button below.   We will explore questions like:   How can we balance economic growth with environmental sustainability?   What policies can reduce inequality and improve social welfare?   How do markets allocate resources, and when do they fail?   What are the trade-offs of government interventions, and how can we measure their impact?   By the end of the course, you’ll not only understand fundamental economic concepts but also be able to apply them to some of the most pressing issues facing our world today. Whether you’re interested in business, policymaking, or global development, economics provides powerful insights into building a more sustainable and equitable future for our society — and everybody in it.

Conditions for Enrolment

Excluded: Students in BCom single or double-degree programs, except for 3155 Actl/Comm and 3521 Comm/Econ, are not allowed to enrol in this course.

Course Attributes

General Education

Introductory Course

Delivery

Fully online - Intensive - Summer

Multimodal - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

Fees

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

Access past handbook editions (2018 and prior)