VEE: Micro & Macro Economics

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6 months access.
  • Course designed to gain credit for VEE Micro and/or Macro Economics
  • Flexible pace - complete the course any time during your subscription
  • Video lessons covering all required topics
  • Graded quizzes to prepare you for your final exam
  • Final exam(s) covering all the topics in the course(s)
  • Free retake opportunity for the final exam
  • Access to instructor via email and the TIA forums
  • Faster path to VEE credit than a college course

What's included in our VEE: Micro & Macro Economics Courses

The Micro & Macro Economics courses cover everything you need for your VEE credit.

Micro Economics Course

  • Course is taught by an FSA with a focus on applying the concepts to the actuarial space
  • Consumer Choice Theory and Utility Maximization
  • Interaction between Demand and Supply and the result on Price and Quantity Traded
  • Elasticity of Demand and Supply and the impact this can have on markets
  • Pricing strategies and investment choices for firms
  • Market competition and features of perfect and imperfect markets

Macro Economics Course

  • Course is taught by an FSA with a focus on applying the concepts to the actuarial space
  • Basic Macroeconomic concepts like Aggregate Demand/Supply, Fiscal and Monetary policy
  • Factors affecting Unemployment, Inflation, GDP Growth and Exchange Rates
  • The role of International Trade on an economy
  • The role of savings & consumption rates and the economic multiplier
  • The basic functions of money and the impact interest rates have on the money supply

Features in Both Courses

  • Full coverage of all topics required for VEE credit(s)
  • Videos lessons in each course covering the entire syllabus
  • Detailed study guides to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the material
  • Full-time instructor support by email and the TIA forums
  • Play videos at variable speeds, flag content, and filter lessons

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Instructor

Shiv Morjaria

Shiv joined TIA in 2018 and teaches VEE related courses. He graduated from Drake University in 2014 with a triple degree in Actuarial Science, Finance and Information Systems. He became a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) in 2018 and went through the Quantitative Finance and Investment Track (QFI).

Shiv has lived in Chicago and LA working as a consulting actuary at Milliman and an AVP of Asset/Liability Management at Pacific Life. He's worked on a variety of projects including mergers & acquisitions, hedging market risk embedded in insurance products, financial reporting and strategic asset oversight. ... read more

In his spare time, Shiv enjoys volunteering with Ladder Up as a financial coach. He also enjoys long bike rides, soccer (go Man United), traveling and stand-up comedy. His life goal is to beat fellow instructor, Zak, at a triathlon some-day.
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VEE Micro & Macro Economics

Expanded Features

This is an on-demand course designed for actuaries to complete your Micro and/or Macro Economics VEE requirement(s). When you register for this course you will gain access to the following items (except as noted) from the day you register for 6 months.

Comprehensive Course

The course is designed to cover all material required for VEE Micro and/or Macro Economics credit(s) in the most efficient manner possible.

Study Guide

Download a PDF study guide created by the instructor designed to help students better understand course material

Online Discussion Forum

Active dedicated course forum for students to discuss lessons, practice problems, assignments, and exams with other students and instructors.

Exam Proctoring

Have your final exam proctored by a qualified professional of your choice, or have TIA assist you in receiving remote proctoring services

Offline Videos

Take our videos with you everywhere you go and don't worry about a data cap or WiFi signal. Use our Learn app on iOS and Android to download lessons or solutions videos and have them right at your fingertips. ?

Variable Speed Playback

Watch our lessons and video solutions at your pace! When watching our videos on a desktop or our Learn App you can select the speed that makes the most sense for you. The variable speed increases all the way up to 2x.

MP3 Lessons

Don't want to download the video lessons using our Learn App, but still have access to the lessons offline? We have you covered! Download the audio only versions of the videos and follow along with the instructor using the printable handouts. The MP3s will work in your MP3 player of choice.

Excellent Customer Service

You're never alone with The Infinite Actuary. Get help from your instructor and assistants in our online forum. Anything else you need help with, not related to the course material, just reach out to our customer service team and they will get your questions answered!

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