Economic Development Courses and Certifications

Political Economy and Economic Development

Explore why political institutions affect economic development, applying theories to real-world examples from voting and corruption to media influence.

• MITx Online
• 14 weeks, 12-14 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Data, Economics, and Design of Policy: International Development

Explore the economic and political dimensions of global poverty through data-driven approaches, preparing for career advancement or accelerated graduate studies at MIT.

• MITx Online
• 48 weeks, 12-14 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Capitalism and Inequality in Aravind Adiga's The White Tiger - Lecture 17

Análisis de "The White Tiger" de Aravind Adiga: desigualdades, corrupción y obstáculos al desarrollo en India. Explora temas como el sistema de castas, la historia religiosa y el espíritu empresarial.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Economic Impact of Population Growth - China and Global Perspectives

Explore the complex relationship between population growth, economic development, and fertility rates, focusing on China's policies and global demographic trends.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Rising China and Africa's development: oil

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China has emerged as a global economic superpower over the past few decades. This has sparked intense academic and popular debate about the long-term implications of its continued growth. The ...

• OpenLearn
• 15 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

China's Approach to Poverty Eradication

Discover how China successfully lifted hundreds of millions out of poverty through strategic policies, innovative approaches, and comprehensive social reforms spanning four decades.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

China's Approach to Poverty Eradication

Explore China's successful poverty eradication journey through economic reforms, cultural governance, and social welfare systems, examining key policies and institutional approaches that led to shared prosperity.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Encomienda, the Colonial State, and Long-Run Development in Colombia

Explore the impact of colonial institutions on Colombia's long-term development, focusing on the encomienda system and its lasting effects on state capacity and economic outcomes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Nanchang University

Introduction of New Structural Regional Economics

Explore New Structural Economics principles and their application in regional development, focusing on China's experiences and practical cases for developing economies worldwide.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Developmet Economics

Explore economic development's core concepts, from growth theories and poverty measures to institutional roles and market dynamics, focusing on global wealth disparities and sustainable solutions.

• Swayam
• 15 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

Democratizing Work: The Role, Opportunities, and Challenges of Worker Cooperatives in the US

Explore the growing interest in worker-owned cooperatives in the US, their potential for creating better jobs and a more equitable economy, and the challenges they face in scaling up.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Fostering an Inclusive Recovery: EDA's American Rescue Plan Programs for Building Back Better

Conversation on EDA's American Rescue Plan programs for inclusive economic recovery, focusing on equity and transformational investments to benefit underserved communities affected by COVID-19.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Investing in Infrastructure: Rural Strategies for Building and Maintaining Healthy Local Economies

Strategies for leveraging federal funding to invest in rural infrastructure, addressing challenges like water, roads, broadband, and housing to foster prosperous communities and improve quality of life in underserved areas.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

India's Migration Crisis: The New Rural Economy

Experts discuss India's rural economy, addressing migration crisis, agriculture, education, and industry challenges. Insights on sustainable development and policy solutions for rural areas.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Get Local - Strategies for Community Investment and Racial Equity

Explore strategies for local investment, racial equity, and inclusive economic growth at the Toward a New Capitalism Summit, featuring insights on structural change and community engagement.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video