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      University of Michigan

      Politics and Ethics of Data Analytics in the Public Sector

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Policy Analysis, Analytical Skills, Case Studies, Data Analysis, Responsible AI, Public Policies, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Governance, R Programming, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Understanding economic policymaking

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Health Equity, Data Collection, Public Health, Research Design, Nutritional Assessment, Policy Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Surveys, Child Health, Maternal Health, Statistical Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Multiple Regression Analysis in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Public Health, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      315 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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      63 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Asociaciones Público-Privadas. Identificación y preparación

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Project Finance, Risk Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Risk Management, Strategic Partnership, Policy Analysis, Project Management, Public Policies, Contract Management, Feasibility Studies, Needs Assessment, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Modeling, Case Studies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Simple Regression Analysis in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Epidemiology, Quantitative Research, Public Health, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      383 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Ethics in Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance, Social Sciences, Economics, International Relations, Case Studies

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      United Cities and Local Governments of Africa

      Financing Infrastructure in African Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Risk Management, Finance, Financial Policy, Fiscal Management, Case Studies, Community Development, Decision Making, Economic Development, Sustainable Development, Economics, Revenue Management, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      An Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Perspectives from Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Public Health, Community Health, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Environmental Policy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      163 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Environmental Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Risk Management, Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Public Health, Health Assessment, Policy Development

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      681 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Politics and Ethics of Data Analytics in the Public Sector: University of Michigan
    • Understanding economic policymaking: IE Business School
    • Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale: Johns Hopkins University
    • Multiple Regression Analysis in Public Health : Johns Hopkins University
    • Understanding the Australian economy: An introduction to macroeconomic and financial policies: The University of Sydney
    • Asociaciones Público-Privadas. Identificación y preparación: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Simple Regression Analysis in Public Health : Johns Hopkins University
    • Ethics in Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Financing Infrastructure in African Cities: United Cities and Local Governments of Africa
    • An Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Perspectives from Public Health: Johns Hopkins University

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