Overview

Economic decisions are not made in isolation—they are shaped by the stories we tell and believe. Narrative Economics explores the contagion of popular narratives and how they influence financial markets, investment patterns, consumer behavior, and even policy decisions.

This 4-week training will help you understand how narratives shape public beliefs, impact economic outcomes, and provide a framework for analyzing the viral spread of economic stories.

What You’ll Learn

🔹 Module 1 – The Evolution of Economic Narratives

• How stories shape recessions, depressions, and inequality
• The role of media, politics, and pop culture in economic storytelling
• Case studies of impactful economic narratives

📌 Includes: 9 videos, 2 readings, 1 assignment

🔹 Module 2 – Why Some Narratives Go Viral

• Understanding the mechanics of viral economic stories
• The 7 key principles of narrative contagion
• How narratives influence public perception and policy

📌 Includes: 8 videos, 1 reading, 1 assignment

🔹 Module 3 – Perennial Economic Narratives

• Exploration of 9 recurring economic narratives
• Artificial intelligence, stock market bubbles, job security, and more
• How historical narratives repeat themselves in modern economies

📌 Includes: 10 videos, 1 reading, 1 assignment

🔹 Module 4 – The Future of Narrative Economics

• Where economic narratives are taking us today
• The intersection of AI, media, and financial decision-making
• Opportunities for research and innovation in economic storytelling

📌 Includes: 5 videos, 1 reading, 1 assignment

Why This Training Stands Out

📖 Practical Insights – Learn how narratives influence economic cycles
🧠 Behavioral Economics Approach – Explore the psychology behind economic decisions
📑 Real-World Applications – Improve financial forecasting and decision-making
🏆 Certification – Earn the Standard Berkley Narrative Economics Certificate

Program Details

📍 Duration: 4 weeks
📍 Mode: Online & In-person (Hybrid)
📍 Cost: $50
📍 Eligibility: Anyone interested in understanding economic narratives

👉 Limited slots available! Enroll today.