Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
The Politics of Economics and the Economics of Politicians
The course explored the link between politics and economics by analysing the work of seven leading political figures who have used economic theory to design economic policy. Learners were introduced to the method of economics, applying economics tools to policy relevant questions.
3 weeks, 3 hours per week
Cecilia Testa
Professor
The University of Nottingham
Sir Vince Cable
Visiting Professor at University of Nottingham
and Professor in Practice at LSE
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Investigate policy making in an historical context
- Apply economic tools to policy relevant questions
- Discuss the relationship between politics and economics
- Identify and use assets (images, video, quizzes etc.) within learning resources
- Develop analytical skills
- Develop an understanding of how economic theory guides policy choices
Syllabus
This course covered the following topics:
- The scope and method of economics
- Alexander Hamilton and the role of state in the economy
- Sir Robert Peel and Free Trade
- The Meiji Emperor and Industrialisation
- Franklin D Roosevelt and Demand Management
- Ludwig Erhard and Supply Side Economics
- Margaret Thatcher and Monetarism and Rolling Back the State
- Deng Xiaoping and Growth, Development and Convergence
Issued on 23rd April 2017
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