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      University of Michigan

      Exploratory Data Analysis for the Public Sector with ggplot

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Ggplot2, R (Software), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Graphic and Visual Design, Histogram, Tidyverse (R Package), Public Administration, Trend Analysis, Policy Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Lund University

      Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Socioeconomics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Economics, Environmental Policy, Business Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Climate Change Mitigation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Cost and Economics in Pricing Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Price Negotiation, Market Dynamics, Product Strategy, Revenue Management, Cost Accounting, Economics, Demand Planning, Cost Benefit Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Case Studies, Marketing Channel, Customer Analysis, Regression Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Statistical Methods

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      685 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Financial Forecasting and Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Budgeting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management, Income Statement, Cost Estimation, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Cash Flows, Financial Market

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      PepsiCo

      Water Governance & Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Hydrology, Water Quality, Governance, Strategic Thinking, Public Works, Forecasting, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Civil Engineering, Environmental Laws, Economics, Stakeholder Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Chile

      Sustentabilidad y Economías Sociales

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Studies, Business Modeling, Economic Development, Business Ethics, Business Economics, Community Development, Climate Change Adaptation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Gestión integral del riesgo de desastres

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Policy Development, Governance, Vulnerability, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Policies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      319 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Sydney

      Understanding the Australian economy: An introduction to macroeconomic and financial policies

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Financial Regulation, Fiscal Management, International Finance, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Supply And Demand, Banking, Crisis Intervention

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tata Institute of Social Sciences

      Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Social and Human Services, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Implementation, Social Justice, Public Administration, Community Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Advocacy, Program Evaluation, Empowerment, Stakeholder Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Central Banks and Monetary Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economics, Financial Market, Financial Data, Banking, International Finance, Financial Regulation, Market Liquidity, Market Dynamics, Crisis Management

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Rochester

      The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Resource Allocation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Market Analysis, Policy Analysis, Decision Making, Budgeting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      271 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidade Estadual de Campinas

      Introdução à Economia do Trabalho: Teorias e Políticas

      Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Labor Relations, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Employee Relations, Human Resource Policies, Public Policies, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      246 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public economics courses

    • Exploratory Data Analysis for the Public Sector with ggplot: University of Michigan
    • Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia: Lund University
    • Cost and Economics in Pricing Strategy: University of Virginia
    • Financial Forecasting and Reporting: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Water Governance & Economics: PepsiCo
    • Sustentabilidad y Economías Sociales: Universidad de Chile
    • Gestión integral del riesgo de desastres: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Understanding the Australian economy: An introduction to macroeconomic and financial policies: The University of Sydney
    • Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery: Tata Institute of Social Sciences
    • Central Banks and Monetary Policy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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