Macroeconomics
Simple Quick Start Training
This course will take you through all the fundamental components of macroeconomics. After completion, you will have a comprehensive mental model with which to view the economy and resources to further your education.
The course totals roughly 3 hours in length.
Part 1: Why We Care About The Economy
Part 2: How The Economy Works
Part 3: How The Monetary System Works
Part 4: Helpful Resources
Part 1
Why We Care About The Economy
(20 Minutes)
Course Introduction
Why We Care About The Economy
The Economy & Stock Prices
Part 2
How The Economy Works
(90 Minutes)
Potential Economic Output
Economic Growth: GDP
Price Changes: CPI & PPI
Consumer: Income, Spending, Saving, Borrowing, Attitude (Labor & Housing)
Business: Investment, Inventories, Other Indicators, Corporate Profit
International: Trade Deficit, Imports, Exports, Forex/Dollar, Oil
Government: Fiscal Policy, Debt, Social Programs, Forecast
Financial Markets
Economic Calendar
Part 3
How The Monetary System Works
(60 Minutes)
Finance, Monetary Systems & Money
Credit & Interest Rates
Banking, Fractional Reserve Lending & Money Supply
The Debt-Based Economy: Creditism
Central Banks & The Federal Reserve
Monetary Policy: Federal Funds Rate, Fed Balance Sheet (QE)
Part 4
Helpful Resources
(20 Minutes)
Course Recap
Helpful Websites
Helpful Media
Helpful Research
Conclusion
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