Economics
What is economics and why do we study it? how does supply and demand work how do the markets work and react to situations, does consumer choice matter.
how does poverty taxation and wealth impact the economy and what does data teach us both macro and micro, how do we cope with fluctuations and financial crises
Economics played a pivotal role in the recovery of the world from the Second World War, and the dramatic changes to come in the 1960s. The birth of computing and then the Internet created the Age of Information. A new cohort of thinkers rose to meet new challenges and economics matured as a discipline. Making sense of the past eighty years, whether or not you have attended any previous courses, is a roller-coaster ride through economics, budgets, fast and slow thinking, triumphs and disasters and global warming. What has happened to the ‘pound is your pocket’ and why?
Making sense of Insurance: Insurance in a Risky World
Making Sense of Insurance: Insurance in a Risky World
Ever wondered where insurance came from, why it works the way it does, or why it always seems so expensive? This course offers a clear and unbiased guide to understanding one of the most important – and often misunderstood – parts of modern life.
Across this engaging programme, you will explore:
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How insurance first began and how it has evolved
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Why we insure things – and what can go wrong without it
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How risk is shared and priced
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Why costs have risen and what affects premiums
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What types of insurance you actually need – and which you might not
This course is not funded by insurance companies, meaning you’ll receive an independent, practical, and honest look at how insurance really works, helping you make informed financial decisions in a risky world.