Course Information
Registration period
Year-round Recruitment
Course Level
Study Mode
Duration
14 Hour(s) 33 Minute(s)
Language
English
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Course Overview
Mastering Markets and Minds: An Interactive Journey Through Macroeconomics
AI summary of reviews:
"The course is praised for its clarity and accessibility, especially in the way complex concepts are simplified. This is particularly highlighted through clear language and structured sections. Many learners appreciate the use of graphs and visuals, noting they enhance understanding. The course is accessible for non-native speakers, with several reviews emphasizing how the easy-to-follow pace and language make learning effective, even for those who are not fluent in English. Reviewers express some surprise at the course not having more students, considering the engaging way in which the material is presented, which transforms potentially tedious topics into enjoyable learning experiences."
Update May 2025
Economics case studies added on:
Fiscal policy and the economy
Economic terms for 2025
Macroeconomic policy for 2025
Economic policy in general
Update:
Now including a brand new collection of Case Studies that examine the economic policies of President Trump following his election on November 6th 2024. These look in particular at:
· Tariffs
· China’s growth
· World Economy
· Tax cuts
· Exporters
· Impact on seniors
· Exchange rate
Key details:
12 hours of lectures on macroeconomics
Several workbooks on macroeconomics
Hundreds of discussions on macroeconomics
Regular updates via Educational Announcements
Behavioural Economics
The Instructor has macroeconomics textbooks on Amazon
Five reasons to TAKE THIS COURSE right now:
You cannot lose - 30 day refund if you really really don't like the course BUT if you DO like it:
a. updated lectures
b. case studies based on very very current news items
c. detailed responses to messages
d. I constantly attempt to have a 'class atmosphere' e.g. throwing questions open to all
e. regular Announcements that are not disguised sales ploys
f. regular FREE access to numerous other courses offered by me
I am a lecturer/teacher in Economics by trade i.e. I teach full-time for a living. I have been Principal, Director of Studies and Head of Economics. (Oxford, UK) I have lectured in University, adult evening classes and also run over 50 seminars in the UK
I am/have been an Examiner for FIVE different examination boards
I have 100+ books on Amazon - many of them about business/economics
The success of my students has been featured on the BBC, Daily Telegraph, The Times and I have been featured on TV in 2 countries.
Course Content
- 21 section(s)
- 155 lecture(s)
- Section 1 20 seconds introduction
- Section 2 War Economics
- Section 3 Current News - end of Feb. 2026
- Section 4 Practical economics
- Section 5 DAVOS
- Section 6 Economics 2025/6
- Section 7 For SUBSCRIBERS ONLY
- Section 8 Current Economics
- Section 9 COMPULSORY: Oxford School of Learning Diploma
- Section 10 CURRENT AFFAIRS : Bromance ended?
- Section 11 COURSE PREPARATION : 8 ways this course should have / can make you happy
- Section 12 MODULE 1 : Compulsory : Key Macroeconomics vocabulary
- Section 13 MODULE 2 : Terminology
- Section 14 MODULE TWO (contd) Economic Indicators
- Section 15 MODULE 3 : CORE Economics - very important
- Section 16 MODULE 4 : Globalisation
- Section 17 MODULE 5 : Optional : April Fools' Economics
- Section 18 MODULE 8 : MISC : The PHILOSOPHY of Economics
- Section 19 MODULE 8 : MISC Islamic Economics
- Section 20 Quiz
- Section 21 CURRENT WORKBOOK
What You’ll Learn
- The USA Economy analysed, Economic impact of WAR, Modern comparisons with other economies, Aggregate demand and reasons for shifts, Behavioural Economics, European productivity, Imbalances in Society, Supply-side policy, Expansionary monetary policy, Detailed revision section, The Great Reset
Reviews
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KKeerthi
I am willingly perusing this course for betterment
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EEmma Palu
The course leader is very charismatic which makes the learning fun and more engaging.
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HHalvard Hotvedt Widerøe
I thought it was a good course, because of the quality of the lectures and the amount of homework needed to be done. Ths forces the students to think critically for themselves and dig deeper into the material.
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DDaniel Díaz Rangel
Pros: This course, like many others in which Professor Chris Bankes teaches, is full of lessons on fundamental topics of macroeconomics, divided into small 3 or 4-minute classes that become very digestible for the student. Bankes manages to express complex issues in economics in a simple way and takes the time so that education is also complemented by research and reading of relevant articles by the student. In addition, the course also has classes with very good advice on health care and life balance, and addresses current and relevant topics (such as COVID-19) while linking them to the study of macroeconomics. Finally, in this course there are many people who have diverse profiles in the geographical, professional and academic senses. The discussions and comments found in some of the classes are really smart and exciting. What I would have liked to be different: For one thing, Professor Bankes can sometimes be repetitive in his explanations, often inserting past lectures into new videos. Second, pursuing the Oxford Diploma, although contributing towards a very rich instruction for the student, can become tedious: it requires spending too many hours of study outside of class. It is a task of several months, or even more than a year, to be able to complete all the requirements of the Diploma. Finally, the topics seen in class are of a completely basic level (high school/preparatory, or as precursors to university studies). Chances are, if you're looking for a college-oriented instruction, you'll need to supplement this course with others, either on Udemy or other platforms. Either way, it is always a pleasure to be able to participate in the Bankes classes. It is a good place to start a training in Economics (or any of the subjects that the teacher teaches) and obtain a certificate.
