LEARN ABOUTMACROECONOMICS

7 Lessons
50 min
All Levels

Use our free online course to learn about macroeconomics and how it might impact your investing.

What will I learn?

  • What macroeconomics is and why it is important
  • How market and economic cycles work
  • How macroeconomics differs around the world

Who is this course for?

  • Individuals with prior investing or trading experience
  • Investors looking to learn how macroeconomics can impact the financial markets
  • Experienced investors interested in improving their knowledge of macroeconomics

Course contents

1

What Is Macroeconomics?

7 min
Begin Lesson 1
2

Economic Factors and How To Measure Them

8 min
Begin Lesson 2
3

Macro Matters: Importance of Macroeconomics

8 min
Begin Lesson 3
4

Market and Economic Cycles: How They Work

7 min
Begin Lesson 4
5

Economic Cycle: Stock Sectors and Factors

8 min
Begin Lesson 5
6

Regional Characteristics of Macroeconomics

8 min
Begin Lesson 6
7

Macroeconomics: Course Summary

4 min
Begin Lesson 7
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Description 

If you want to learn about macroeconomics and how it might impact your trading or investing, our macroeconomics course will provide you with the most important information to help you to do so. Discover more about economic factors, market cycles and regional macroeconomic characteristics with our expertly created, user-friendly articles and resources.

The macroeconomics course is perfect for those with prior investing experience, regardless of whether you have any previous specific knowledge of macroeconomics. If you want to learn about macroeconomics for the first time, or would like to enhance your understanding of a specific aspect, there is plenty of useful information contained within this course.

There is no limit to how many times you can revisit any of the materials or complete the course, which comes with a quiz at the end to help you test your knowledge. Alternatively, if you complete the course and are ready to get started, you can always create an account and start implementing your newfound macroeconomics knowledge!

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FAQ

How much does the macroeconomics course cost?

Despite the wealth of information contained within it, the macroeconomics course is completely free for all users. 

Who can use the macroeconomics course?

Anyone can complete the macroeconomics course, regardless of whether you have an eToro account or any prior understanding of macroeconomics.

Is the macroeconomics course suitable for beginner investors?

The macroeconomics course is primarily aimed at investors with some previous experience. That being said, if you are interested in learning about macroeconomics as a starting point, the course is designed to be easily understood by everybody! Alternatively, consider accessing our Investing 101 course first — it is an excellent resource for those new to the world of trading and investing.

How long will the macroeconomics course take to complete?

There is no time limit on the macroeconomics course, although it will probably take around 45 minutes to read through entirely. Remember, individual articles can be reread as many times as you like, and the entire course can be completed at your own pace.

Who created the macroeconomics course?

The macroeconomics course was created by eToro’s financial experts, all of whom have significant knowledge about macroeconomics.