Narrative Economics
Discover how narrative dynamics and storytelling influence economic decisions and shape market behaviors across global economies.
Course Cost
₹ 2,699
Beginner
Skill Level
5 Hours
Self-paced lessons
This course introduces the concept of narrative economics, exploring how popular stories and narratives influence economic behavior and outcomes. Led by renowned economist Robert Shiller, the course examines how certain stories go viral and shape public beliefs, affecting decision-making in areas such as investment, spending, and career choices. Through four modules, students will learn about the basic concepts of narrative economics, explore why some stories become influential, examine perennial economic narratives, and consider future research directions in this field. The course aims to incorporate the study of narrative contagion into economic theory and practice.
What you'll learn
Understand the concept of narrative economics and its importance
Analyze how stories influence economic behavior and market outcomes
Explore the mechanisms of narrative contagion in economic contexts
Examine perennial economic narratives and their impact on decision-making
Learn to identify and evaluate the influence of narratives on economic events
Develop skills in applying narrative economics to economic analysis and forecasting
Understand the potential for future research in narrative economics
Gain insights into the interdisciplinary nature of economic storytelling
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
3.5 Hours PreRecorded video
4 assignments
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FullTime access
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course introduces the concept of narrative economics, exploring how popular stories and narratives influence economic behavior and outcomes. It covers the basic concepts of narrative economics, demonstrates how stories change over time to affect economic phenomena, and examines why some narratives become influential while others are forgotten. The course explores seven key propositions of narrative economics and analyzes nine perennial economic narratives that have significantly impacted economic decisions. It also discusses future research directions and the potential for integrating narrative economics with other disciplines. Throughout the course, students will gain insights into how narratives shape public beliefs and influence decision-making in various economic contexts.
Introduction
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Seven Propositions of Narrative Economics
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Perennial Economic Narratives
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Consilience
Module 4 · 52 Minutes to complete
Fee Structure
Payment options
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