Microeconomics Principles
Learn fundamental economic principles and analytical thinking through real-world applications. Perfect for beginners exploring market dynamics.
Learn fundamental economic principles and analytical thinking through real-world applications. Perfect for beginners exploring market dynamics.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Microeconomics Principles Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Understand the fundamental principles of microeconomics
Apply economic thinking to real-world situations
Analyze markets using supply and demand models
Identify hidden costs in decision-making
Evaluate economic impacts on various aspects of life
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
2.9 Hours PreRecorded video
3 quizzes
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There are 3 modules in this course
This foundational course introduces students to the principles of microeconomics, demonstrating how economic thinking applies to everyday life beyond just monetary concerns. The curriculum covers essential concepts including opportunity costs, supply and demand, market equilibrium, and economic decision-making. Through real-world examples ranging from romantic relationships to environmental issues, students learn to apply economic analytical frameworks to understand various aspects of human behavior and social interactions.
Course Orientation
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Introduction and Basic Principles
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Supply and Demand
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Clinical Professor
Dr. José J. Vázquez-Cognet is a Clinical Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he teaches one of the largest Economics courses in the country, accommodating 925 students. He has also gained significant recognition through his highly popular online course, "Principles of Microeconomics," on Coursera, which has attracted over 100,000 registrations in the past five years. Additionally, Dr. Vázquez serves as the Director of the Teaching Academy for the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences and has received several teaching awards, including the Outstanding Teacher of Freshmen Award.In his academic career, Dr. Vázquez has co-created FlipIt Economics, a multimedia platform designed to enhance student preparation for class, in collaboration with Eric Chiang from Florida Atlantic University. His research interests include mental attention and student motivation, particularly exploring how curiosity can incentivize learning. He has published various works in academic journals and presented at numerous conferences. Dr. Vázquez teaches courses such as "Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity," "Microeconomics Principles," and "The Theory of the Firm," making substantial contributions to economics education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
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