Economics
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This course is designed to equip candidates with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to understand the impact and interaction of economic principles in various situations and apply these principles in decision-making processes. Through a comprehensive exploration of economic theories, candidates will develop the ability to analyze economic relationships using mathematical and graphical techniques, make informed decisions, and suggest policy-related recommendations.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will be able to:
- Apply Basic Mathematical and Graphical Techniques to Analyze Economic Relationships: Utilize mathematical models and graphical representations to understand and explain economic phenomena.
- Apply Knowledge of Economics in Decision Making: Integrate economic principles into the decision-making process to enhance business strategies and outcomes.
- Analyze Economic Problems and Suggest Possible Policy-Related Recommendations: Critically evaluate economic issues and propose viable policy solutions to address them.
- Apply Knowledge of Economics in International Trade and Finance: Understand the economic dynamics of international trade and finance, and apply this knowledge to global business operations.
- Relate Economics to Income Levels and Development in a Country: Examine the relationship between economic policies, income distribution, and development, and assess their impact on a country’s economic growth and welfare.
This course is ideal for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of economics and its application in real-world decision-making. It is particularly suitable for business professionals, policy makers, and anyone involved in strategic planning and economic analysis. By the end of this course, candidates will be well-prepared to utilize economic principles to analyze data, solve economic problems, and make informed decisions that drive success in various contexts.
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7Law of demandVideo lesson
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8Exceptional demand curvesVideo lesson
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9Individual demand versus market demandVideo lesson
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10Factors influencing demandVideo lesson
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11Types of demandVideo lesson
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12Movement along and shifts of demand curvesVideo lesson
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13Elasticity of demandVideo lesson
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14Measurement of elasticity;Video lesson
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15Factors influencing elasticity of demandVideo lesson
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16Application of elasticity of demandVideo lesson
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17Supply analysisVideo lesson
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18Factors influencing supplyVideo lesson
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19Individual versus market supplyVideo lesson
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20Movements along and shifts of supply curvesVideo lesson
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21Definition of elasticity of supplyVideo lesson
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22Price elasticity of supplyVideo lesson
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23Factors influencing elasticity of supplyVideo lesson
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24Application of elasticity of supplyVideo lesson
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25Interaction of supply and demand, equilibrium price and quantityVideo lesson
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26Mathematical approach to equilibrium analysisVideo lesson
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27Stable versus unstable equilibriumVideo lesson
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28Effects of shifts in demand and supply on market equilibriumVideo lesson
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29Effect of taxes and subsidies on market equilibriumVideo lesson
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30Price controlsVideo lesson
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31Price decontrolVideo lesson
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32Reasons for price fluctuations in agricultureVideo lesson
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33Approaches to the theory of the consumerVideo lesson
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34Utility analysisVideo lesson
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35Limitations of cardinal approachVideo lesson
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36Indifference curve analysisVideo lesson
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37Consumer equilibriumVideo lesson
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38Derivation of a demand curveVideo lesson
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39Applications of indifference curve analysisVideo lesson
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40Consumer surplus/Marshallian surplusVideo lesson
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41Factors of productionVideo lesson
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42Mobility of factors of productionVideo lesson
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43Short run analysisVideo lesson
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44Total product, average and marginal productsVideo lesson
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45The law of diminishing returnsVideo lesson
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46Long run analysisVideo lesson
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47Isoquant and isocost linesVideo lesson
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48The concept of producer equilibriumVideo lesson
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49Law of diminishing returns to scaleVideo lesson
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50Demand and supply of factors of productionVideo lesson
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51Wage determinationVideo lesson
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52Wage differentialVideo lesson
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53Trade unionsText lesson
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54Transfer earnings and economic rentVideo lesson
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63Definition of national incomeVideo lesson
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64Circular flow of incomeVideo lesson
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65Methods/approaches to measuring national incomeVideo lesson
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66Concepts of national incomeVideo lesson
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67Difficulties in measuring national incomeVideo lesson
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68Uses of income statisticsVideo lesson
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69Analysis of consumption, saving and investmentVideo lesson
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70Mathematical approachVideo lesson
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71Inflationary and deflationary gapsVideo lesson
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72The multiplier and accelerator conceptsVideo lesson
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73Business cycles/cyclical fluctuationsVideo lesson
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74The differences between economic growth and economic developmentVideo lesson
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75Actual and potential growthVideo lesson
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76The benefits and costs of economic growthVideo lesson
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77Determinants of economic developmentVideo lesson
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78Common characteristics of developing countriesVideo lesson
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79Obstacles to economic developmentVideo lesson
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80The need for development planningVideo lesson
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81Short term, medium term and long term planning toolsVideo lesson
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82Challenges to economic planning in developing countriesVideo lesson
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83The nature and functions of moneyVideo lesson
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84Demand and supply of moneyVideo lesson
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85Theories of demand for moneyVideo lesson
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86The banking systemVideo lesson
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87The role of commercial banks and non-banking financial institutions in the economyVideo lesson
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88Credit creationVideo lesson
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89The role of the central bankVideo lesson
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90Monetary policyVideo lesson
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91Classical theory of interest rate determinationVideo lesson
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92Harmonisation of fiscal and monetary policiesVideo lesson
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93Simple IS - LM ModelVideo lesson
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94Partial equilibrium and general equilibriumVideo lesson
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95Definition and types of inflationVideo lesson
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96Causes of inflation: cost push and demand pullVideo lesson
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97Effects of inflationVideo lesson
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98Measures to control inflationVideo lesson
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99Definition of unemploymentVideo lesson
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100Types and causes of unemploymentVideo lesson
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101Control measures of unemploymentVideo lesson
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102Relationship between unemployment and inflationVideo lesson
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103Role of agriculture in economic developmentVideo lesson
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104Challenges facing agricultural sectorVideo lesson
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105Policies to improve the agricultural sectorVideo lesson
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106Role of industry in economic developmentVideo lesson
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107Benefits of small scale industries in developing countriesVideo lesson
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108Obstacles to industrial development in developing countriesVideo lesson
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109Policies to enhance industrial development in developing countriesVideo lesson
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110Definition of International tradeVideo lesson
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111Theory of absolute advantage and comparative advantageVideo lesson
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112World trade organisation (WTO)Video lesson
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113Protection in international tradeVideo lesson
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114Regional integration organisationsVideo lesson
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115Terms of tradeVideo lesson
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116Exchange rates:Video lesson
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117Foreign Direct InvestmentVideo lesson
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118Foreign AidVideo lesson
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119Bretton Woods financial institutionsVideo lesson
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120Foreign debt managementVideo lesson
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121Structural Adjustment ProgrammesVideo lesson
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Monday | 9:30 am - 6.00 pm |
Tuesday | 9:30 am - 6.00 pm |
Wednesday | 9:30 am - 6.00 pm |
Thursday | 9:30 am - 6.00 pm |
Friday | 9:30 am - 5.00 pm |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |