Cfa Level 1 Economics Crash Course: Understand Core Concepts

Ace the Economics Section of CFA Level 1 with Step-by-Step Lessons and Exam-Ready Strategies

What you'll learn

Understand key microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts required for CFA Level 1.

Analyze supply, demand, market structures, and government intervention in the economy.

Interpret macroeconomic indicators, business cycles, monetary/fiscal policy, and currency exchange mechanisms.

Apply economic concepts to real-world CFA-style exam questions with confidence and accuracy.

Requirements

You should be a current or prospective CFA Level 1 candidate.

CFA Institute typically requires an undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience.

A basic understanding of algebra and graphs will be helpful.

Familiarity with the CFA curriculum structure and a strong commitment to study are essential.

All required resources, including study notes, diagrams, and practice questions, will be provided in the course.

Description

Struggling with Economics for CFA Level 1? This short course transforms dense, theory-heavy content into practical, easy-to-follow lessons specifically designed to support your CFA exam preparation. You’ll not only gain a deep understanding of essential concepts in both microeconomics and macroeconomics, without getting overwhelmed by academic language or excessive complexity.Core topics include supply and demand analysis, market equilibrium, elasticity, consumer and producer behaviour, government intervention, GDP, inflation, unemployment, fiscal and monetary policy, business cycles, and exchange rate dynamics. Each topic is directly aligned with the CFA Institute’s Learning Outcome Statements (LOS), and supported with clear explanations, visual aids, and CFA-style practice questions.Whether you're encountering these concepts for the first time or reviewing them as part of a final prep push, this course helps you focus on the material that matters most. You’ll learn to interpret economic indicators, evaluate global market conditions, and apply theoretical concepts in practical, finance-related scenarios—skills essential for both the CFA exam and your professional growth.Designed for motivated CFA candidates, this course offers a time-efficient, structured review with downloadable resources, real-world examples, and lifetime access to updated content. Build confidence, reinforce core concepts, and boost your Economics score with a course built to help you succeed.

Overview

Section 1: Topics in Demand and Supply Analysis

Lecture 1 Topics in Demand and Supply Analysis

Lecture 2 Topics in Demand and Supply Analysis Continued

Section 2: Introduction to the Firm and Market Organization

Lecture 3 Introduction to the Firm and Market Organization

Lecture 4 Introduction to the Firm and Market Organization Continued

Section 3: Aggregate Output Prices and Economic Growth

Lecture 5 Aggregate Output Prices and Economic Growth

Lecture 6 Aggregate Output Prices and Economic Growth Continued

Section 4: Introduction to Business Cycles

Lecture 7 Introduction to Business Cycles

Section 5: Monetary and Fiscal Policy

Lecture 8 Monetary and Fiscal Policy

Section 6: International Trade and Capital Flows

Lecture 9 International Trade and Capital Flows

Section 7: Currency Exchange Rates

Lecture 10 Currency Exchange Rates

CFA Level 1 candidates seeking a structured review of the Economics section.,Finance professionals or students needing a refresher in micro and macroeconomic theory.,Candidates who struggle with theory-heavy content and prefer visual, practical explanations.,Anyone looking to gain confidence with CFA-style economics questions and real-world applications.,Learners who want to study smarter and reinforce key LOS with guided instruction.