About this Course
Our primer on economics will help you understand the theory and principles behind the workings of an economy. Microeconomics addresses issues such as how prices are set and marketplaces are organized. The topic also addresses the forces of supply and demand at the heart of an understanding of economics. Macroeconomics brings together the component pieces that help shape the output of an economy and that cause an economy to thrive. The completion of this specialization is to reflect that the student has completed an education only based module through Coursera. This certificate is for personal use only, it is not to be used for professional promotion, purpose, or as a verification of investment competency. Interactive Brokers LLC has no affiliation with the certificate holder, and does not represent the completion as an endorsement or recommendation of any product, service or investment information or individual
What You'll Learn
- Understand fundamental microeconomic concepts including scarcity and opportunity cost
- Differentiate market structures such as perfect competition and monopolies
- Comprehend principles underlying economic functioning
Prerequisites
- Previous investment experience helpful but not required
Instructors
Mary MacNamara
Project Manager and Digital Media Producer
Andrew Wilkinson
Director of Trading Education