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Overview
What you will learn
If you are involved in public policy, then you are likely to encounter professional economists and/or their reports.
This Economics for Public Policy programme from University of Oxford aims to prepare you for this interaction by introducing you to the language and concepts of economics for public policy and by encouraging you to become a critical consumer of economic analysis.
Delivered by the Blavatnik School of Government, this eight-week online short course will explore what markets can achieve, why they sometimes fail, and what governments can do in response. You will also learn how governments can raise revenue through taxation and alleviate shocks to the macro economy.Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- How (micro) economists think
- What markets can achieve
- Why markets can fail
- What to tax and why
- Going macro
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
- 5 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Semi-structured
- Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions)
Campus Location
- Oxford, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Economics Public Policy Political Science View 52 other Short Courses in Economics in United KingdomWhat students do after studying Economics
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This distance learning course is designed for you if you wish to enhance your understanding of how economics concepts can be applied to public policy.
- You should consider this programme if you are either a civil servant, an experienced professional in a strategic position, or a professional working for an NGO (Non-Governmental Organisation) or government organisation.
- There are no entry requirements for this short course. However, please be aware that it is a master’s level course, so will take a certain level of commitment. Learners are expected to dedicate 3-5 hours a week to their studies, with all activities and tasks taking place online.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1740 GBP / full≈ 1740 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1740 GBP / full≈ 1740 GBP / full
Additional Details
- Discounts available to alumni and those working in the public sector. Evidence required.
Funding
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