Economics

No, a Certificate in Economics is not equivalent to a B.A. in Economics: Certificate in Economics: A short-term course that covers fundamental economic principles, such as supply and demand, market structures, and economic policies. It can be a good option for people who want to gain knowledge quickly, or who want to add a new skill set to their existing qualifications. B.A. in Economics: A course that can be pursued in regular or distance mode. To enroll, you must pass a 10+2 or equivalent course with a minimum of 50% marks. Admission is usually based on Class 12 marks. B.A. in Economics can complement studies in other fields, such as political science, philosophy, mathematics, and social science. 

Yes, an MA Economics course is offered in online mode as well by various colleges, universities and online learning platforms.Given below are online courses of MA Economics and related courses along with the course provider, course duration and fees:MA Economics Online CoursesCourse ProviderCourse DurationCourse Fee (in INR)MA in EconomicsJain Deemed-to-be University24 months90,000MA in EconomicsOnline Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute24 months1.00 LakhOnline MA in EconomicsGeorge Mason University18 months21,300Real Estate Economics and FinanceLondon School of Economics8 weeks2.24 LakhMSc in Health Economics and PolicyLancaster University24 months12.03 Lakh

The books followed in MA Eonomics course may vary depending on the colleges offering the course. Moreover, the syllabus and the university the college is affiliated to also determine the books followed for the course. Given below are some of the important books in an MA Economics course:MA Economics BooksAuthorsMicroeconomic Theory: Basic Principles andExtensionsWalter Nicholson, Christopher M. SnyderAdvanced Microeconomic TheoryJehle and RenyLectures on Public Economics, A.Atkinson and J. StiglitzHandbook of Public EconomicsAuerbach, A.J. and M.FeldsternEconomic DevelopmentHogendrnAdvanced MacroeconomicsDavid RomerTheory of EconometricsKoutsoyiannisMicroeconomic AnalysisHal VarianHandbook of Development EconomicsBehrman, S. and T.N. Srinivasan

Several colleges offer MA Economics course with a nominal fee structure. These colleges could be government or private-run. The candidates must note that the fees mentioned below is the tuition fee and there could be additional charges such as postal fee, registration fee etc. that the candidates have to pay.Given below are some of the colleges that offer MA Economics course with an affordable fee structure:MA Economics CollegesAverage Fees (in INR)SCS Autonomous College288Samastipur College300Darshan Sah College, Purnea University312Baharagora College, Baharagora336Multanimal Modi College360Gangadhar Meher University360Jawaharlal Nehru University432