Master Trade, Growth, and Development.

Step into the fascinating world of International and Development Economics with this comprehensive online course designed exclusively for IB students. From trade policies to sustainable development, this course unpacks the complexities of the global economy with clarity and precision.

What’s Included:

  • 130+ Engaging Video Lessons: Explore every key concept in International and Development Economics, from exchange rates and trade barriers to economic growth and inequality. Each lesson is crafted to make challenging topics accessible and memorable.
  • IB-Specific Lesson Slides: Stay organized with detailed, syllabus-aligned slides that emphasize the most important concepts and examples for IB success.
  • Instructor’s Notes: Learn from an experienced IB educator with notes that provide expert tips, real-world applications, and clear explanations to deepen your understanding.
  • Key Terms & Vocabulary: Build a strong foundation with a glossary of essential IB-specific terms, ensuring you can confidently analyze and explain complex ideas.
  • Exam Practice Questions: Prepare like a pro with practice questions modeled after IB exams, complete with solutions to help you refine your skills.
  • Student Discussions: Connect with IB peers from around the world to discuss ideas, share insights, and ask questions. Collaborative learning has never been more impactful.


Whether you’re diving into trade theories, exploring development strategies, or gearing up for your exams, this course gives you the tools and confidence you need to succeed.

Embark on your journey to mastering The Global Economy today.

Also, if you are a university student or adult, join thousands of other adult learners who have purchased this course. Gain a deeper understanding of the forces shaping our interconnected world, from trade policies to global inequality. With practical insights and real-world applications, this course makes complex topics relatable and rewarding for learners of any background. Step into the global economy with confidence and see how economics impacts your life and the world around you.  Learn on your own time, no tests, no deadlines, just learning about the world around you.

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  • Real-World Applications
  • No Prior Knowledge Needed
  • 130+ Engaging Video Lessons
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What's Inside...

    1. Welcome to The Global Economy!

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    2. The Nine Central Themes of IB Economics - A Reminder!

    3. Real-World Issue #1: Who are the winners and losers of the integration of the world’s economies?

    4. The Global Economy: International Economics

    5. Lesson 1: Introduction to Gains From Free Trade

    6. Lesson 2: Comparative Advantage Theory

    7. Lesson 3: The World Trade Organization (WTO)

    8. Closing Remarks: Benefits of International Trade

    9. Review Questions: Introduction to International Economics and Free Trade

    10. Key Terms and Concepts: Introduction to International Economics and Free Trade

    11. IB Exam Practice Questions: Free Trade

    1. Lesson 1: Introduction to Free Trade and Protectionism

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    2. Lesson 2: Arguments for Protectionism

    3. Lesson 3: Arguments For Free Trade (Against Protectionism)

    4. Lesson 4: The Free Trade Diagram

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    5. Study Break!

    6. Lesson 5: The Protectionist Tariff Diagram

    7. Lesson 6: The Protectionist Subsidy Diagram

    8. Lesson 7: The Protectionist Quota Diagram

    9. Lesson 8: Administrative Barriers to Free Trade

    10. Closing Remarks: Free Trade and Protectionism

    11. Review Questions: Free Trade and Protectionism

    12. Key Terms and Concepts: Free Trade and Protectionism

    13. IB Exam Practice Questions: Free Trade and Protectionism

    1. Lesson 1: Introduction to Exchange Rates

    2. Lesson 2: The Exchange Rate Diagram

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    3. Lesson 3: The Fixed Exchange Rate System

    4. Lesson 4: The Floating Exchange Rate System

    5. Lesson 5: Impact of an Increase in Demand of a Currency (Floating Exchange Rate System)

    6. Lesson 6: Impact of an Increase in Supply of a Currency (Floating Exchange Rate System)

    7. Lesson 7: Managed Exchange Rates

    8. Lesson 8: Strong Exchange Rate

    9. Study Break!

    10. Lesson 9: Weak Exchange Rate

    11. Closing Remarks: Exchange Rates

    12. Review Questions: Exchange Rates

    13. Key Terms and Concepts: Exchange Rates

    14. IB Exam Practice Questions: Exchange Rates

    1. Lesson 1: Introduction to Balance of Payments

    2. Lesson 2: A Visual Understanding of Before You Begin

    3. Lesson 3: The Current Account

    4. Lesson 4: The Financial Account

    5. Study Break!

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    6. Lesson 5: The Reserve Assets

    7. Lesson 6: Relationship Between the Balance of Payments and the Exchange Rate

    8. Lesson 7: Recap: A Visual Understanding of Balance of Payments

    9. Closing Remarks: Balance of Payments

    10. Review Questions: Balance of Payments

    11. Key Terms and Concepts: Balance of Payments

    12. IB Exam Practice Questions: Balance of Payments

    1. Lesson 1: Introduction to Economic Integration

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    2. Lesson 2: Six Stages of Economic Integration

    3. Closing Remarks: Economic Integration

    4. Closing Thoughts on International Section of Global Economy

    5. Review Questions: Economic Integration

    6. Key Terms and Concepts: Economic Integration

    7. IB Exam Practice Questions: Economic Integration

    1. Real-World Issue #2: Why is economic development uneven?

    2. The Global Economy: Development Economics

    3. Lesson 1: Introduction and Sources of Economic Growth

    4. Lesson 2: Does Economic Growth Lead to Economic Development?

    5. Lesson 3: Common Characteristics of Developing Nations

    6. Lesson 4: Diversity Among Developing Nations

    7. Study Break!

    8. Lesson 5: International Development Goals

    9. Closing Remarks: Economic Development

    10. Review Questions: Economic Development

    11. Key Terms and Concepts: Economic Development

The Global Economy

  • $99.00
  • 131 lessons
  • 13 hours of video content

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