Cfa L1 Economics Core Readings: Master Macro & Micro Success
Published 6/2025
MP4 | Video: h264, 1280x720 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz
Language: English | Size: 2.58 GB | Duration: 5h 19m
Published 6/2025
MP4 | Video: h264, 1280x720 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz
Language: English | Size: 2.58 GB | Duration: 5h 19m
Understand Global Markets, Microeconomic Theory & Policy Tools—Fully Aligned with CFA Core Readings
What you'll learn
Explain key principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics and how they relate to CFA exam content.
Analyze supply and demand, market structures, business cycles, and economic indicators with confidence.
Understand the mechanics of fiscal and monetary policy and their effects on global economies.
Interpret currency exchange systems, trade policies, and their impact on investment decision-making.
Requirements
You must be a CFA Level 1 candidate or planning to register for the exam.
CFA Institute requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience for enrollment.
A general interest in economics and a willingness to learn through real-world examples is beneficial.
No formal economics background is required—this course explains concepts from the ground up.
All recommended resources, summary notes, and practice questions are included with the course.
Description
Struggling with Economics for CFA Level 1? You're not alone. Economics can be dense, theoretical, and challenging to apply in a finance-focused context. That’s why this course simplifies core macroeconomic and microeconomic concepts into structured, exam-aligned lessons that are easy to follow and focused on CFA success.We will cover everything required in the CFA Level 1 Core Readings, including supply and demand, elasticity, market equilibrium, firm and consumer behavior, GDP, inflation, unemployment, business cycles, central banking, fiscal and monetary policy, currency exchange systems, and trade policies. Each lesson is built around the CFA Institute’s Learning Outcome Statements (LOS) and designed to help you understand not just the “what,” but the “why” behind economic movements.You will learn how economies function, how economic indicators are interpreted, and how global trade and monetary systems influence investment outcomes. With our real-world examples, downloadable summaries, and CFA-style questions, you’ll be able to retain and apply what you learn immediately.Whether you’re new to economics or reviewing for your exam, this course is your strategic companion. We keep things practical, visual, and tightly focused on the most testable content. You will be well-equipped to master this section and improve your overall CFA exam performance.
Overview
Section 1: Learning Module 1: The Firm and Market Structures
Lecture 1 The Firm and Market Structures
Lecture 2 The Firm and Market Structures - Continued
Section 2: Understanding Business Cycles
Lecture 3 Understanding Business Cycles
Section 3: Fiscal Policy
Lecture 4 Fiscal Policy
Section 4: Monetary Policy
Lecture 5 Monetary Policy
Section 5: Introduction to Geopolitics
Lecture 6 Introduction to Geopolitics
Section 6: International Trade
Lecture 7 International Trade
Section 7: Capital Flows and the FX Market
Lecture 8 Capital Flows and the FX Market
Section 8: Exchange Rate Calculations
Lecture 9 Exchange Rate Calculations
CFA Level 1 candidates who want to efficiently understand the Economics section and avoid getting stuck in theory-heavy material.,Business and finance professionals seeking a focused refresher on core economic concepts with CFA-style application.,Students or self-studiers who need clear explanations of economic theory, supported by visuals and practical examples.,Anyone aiming to apply economics in investment analysis, portfolio management, or policy discussions.