Economics is the core stone in the current survival of developed and developing nations. Mastering this knowledge and skills helps in solving the current problems the world faces. Using knowledge from fundamental statistics, economics solve these problems using available data.

This class is designed to help students understand how to apply statistical tools and methods to real-world economic growth scenarios. Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your data analysis skills, this course will walk you through the fundamentals of applied statistics, including descriptive and inferential statistics, regression analysis, and forecasting techniques—using Microsoft Excel. We will focus on interpreting economic data, identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions to better understand factors that influence economic growth. The class is practical and interactive, with examples drawn from global and regional economies to ensure relevance. By the end of this course, students will be able to: Analyze economic data using Excel Apply statistical methods to real-world economic issues Interpret results and present findings clearly Build confidence in working with quantitative data