Economics Summer School

The study of Economics is absolutely vital for understanding the world around us, and we have some fascinating options, both for those trying the subject for the first time and for those looking to deepen their understanding.

The global economy is at a very difficult point at present, with strong inflationary pressures, and steeply rising costs of living. Many countries also have very high levels of public debt, as governments worldwide grapple with the financial legacy of extensive covid support measures for businesses and health systems. In the longer term, the spectre of catastrophic damage from climate change haunts all of our present day economic choices and strategies.

All of these can seem like daunting or even intractable problems, but a good working knowledge of economics can help us to understand how policymakers across the world try to navigate these stormy waters.

This Summer School will give students aged 15-18 the opportunity to study a range of economics which is wider than that often available at school and in a style which encourages active and critical engagement with current affairs.

For 2023, our online Economics Summer School will be divided into three Parts:

Introduction to Economics (suitable for students with no previous experience of the subject), – covering core micro- and macro-economic concepts, and managing the economic cycle.

See a detailed schedule for the Introduction to Economics course.

Growth, Development and Inequalities – (suitable for both beginners and experienced students) – covering the economics of development, national and international migration and the distribution of wealth, both within and between economies.

See a detailed schedule for the Growth, Development, and Inequalities course.

Money, Capital, and Financial Markets – (suitable for both beginners and experienced students) – covering the inner workings of the financial system, what happens when it serves the economy well, and what can go wrong.

See a detailed schedule for the Money, Capital, and Financial Markets course.

As well as gaining a good grasp of competing theoretical positions, students will also have the opportunity to engage directly with a number of particularly interesting real world problems within contemporary economics.

Throughout, the material studied will be related to current economic events and debates.

The Summer School is ideal for any student considering a degree in economics or a related discipline, a career in finance, or who would like to understand more about the powerful economic forces which drive the world around them.

Class sizes for the online Economics Summer School will be around 10 students per group (max 12), and the emphasis throughout will be on active participation and debate, led by our experienced and knowledgeable tutors.

For full booking details just scroll down past the reviews!

The study of Economics is absolutely vital for understanding the world around us, and we have some fascinating options, both for those trying the subject for the first time and for those looking to deepen their understanding.

The global economy is at a very difficult point at present, with strong inflationary pressures, and steeply rising costs of living. Many countries also have very high levels of public debt, as governments worldwide grapple with the financial legacy of extensive covid support measures for businesses and health systems. In the longer term, the spectre of catastrophic damage from climate change haunts all of our present day economic choices and strategies.

All of these can seem like daunting or even intractable problems, but a good working knowledge of economics can help us to understand how policymakers across the world try to navigate these stormy waters.

This Summer School will give students aged 15-18 the opportunity to study a range of economics which is wider than that often available at school and in a style which encourages active and critical engagement with current affairs.

For 2023, our online Economics Summer School will be divided into three Parts:

Introduction to Economics (suitable for students with no previous experience of the subject), – covering core micro- and macro-economic concepts, and managing the economic cycle.

See a detailed schedule for the Introduction to Economics course.

Growth, Development and Inequalities – (suitable for both beginners and experienced students) – covering the economics of development, national and international migration and the distribution of wealth, both within and between economies.

See a detailed schedule for the Growth, Development, and Inequalities course.

Money, Capital, and Financial Markets – (suitable for both beginners and experienced students) – covering the inner workings of the financial system, what happens when it serves the economy well, and what can go wrong.

See a detailed schedule for the Money, Capital, and Financial Markets course.

As well as gaining a good grasp of competing theoretical positions, students will also have the opportunity to engage directly with a number of particularly interesting real world problems within contemporary economics.

Throughout, the material studied will be related to current economic events and debates.

The Summer School is ideal for any student considering a degree in economics or a related discipline, a career in finance, or who would like to understand more about the powerful economic forces which drive the world around them.

Class sizes for the online Economics Summer School will be around 10 students per group (max 12), and the emphasis throughout will be on active participation and debate, led by our experienced and knowledgeable tutors.

For full booking details just scroll down past the reviews!