The Economics of AI
The Economics of AI is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Economics. It is structured in 6 modules with 1 stated learning outcome, over 28h 6m. Learners rate it 4.5/5 from 98 ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Economics courses collection, where we compare it against 1 other course.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 28h 6m |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.5★ (98 reviews) |
| Price | Check price Free |
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
- 1st Year MA/PhD sequence in economics or similar level of analytical skill at advanced undergraduate level
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
6 modulesThe 6-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 28h 6m.
Module 1 · What is Intelligence?
Module 2 · Modeling Technological Progress
Module 3 · AI and Economic Growth
Module 4 · Labor Markets and Inequality
Module 5 · Economic Policy in the Age of AI
Module 6 · The Economics of Transformative AI
What learners rate it
Rated 4.5/5 by 98 learners on Coursera (checked 26 Aug 2026).
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4.5★ | Check price | 28h 6m | Highest rated (4.5★ from 98 reviews) |
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Common questions
How much does The Economics of AI cost?
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Does The Economics of AI come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does The Economics of AI take?
Coursera lists it at 28h 6m. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is The Economics of AI suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does The Economics of AI cover?
It is organised into 6 modules, starting with What is Intelligence? and going on to Modeling Technological Progress, AI and Economic Growth, Labor Markets and Inequality, Economic Policy in the Age of AI, among others. The full outline is on this page.