Microeconomics
Microeconomics relates to Finance & Accounting, Economics
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Learn about how the government affects the economy, public goods, taxes, and government spending. <b> Examine the economic effects of public policies, such as those pertaining to healthcare, education, and the environment. <br> Develop your abilities in public debt management, fiscal policy analysis, and budgetary analysis.
Learn about how the government affects the economy, public goods, taxes, and government spending. <b> Examine the economic effects of public policies, such as those pertaining to healthcare, education, and the environment. <br> Develop your abilities in public debt management, fiscal policy analysis, and budgetary analysis.
- 13 Lessons
- 20 Students
Develop expertise in analyzing economic data, including time series data, to recognize trends and patterns. <br> Learn various forecasting techniques, such as regression analysis and time series models, in order to create accurate economic forecasts. <br> Understand the role that leading, lagging, and coincident economic indicators play in predicting economic performance.
Develop expertise in analyzing economic data, including time series data, to recognize trends and patterns. <br> Learn various forecasting techniques, such as regression analysis and time series models, in order to create accurate economic forecasts. <br> Understand the role that leading, lagging, and coincident economic indicators play in predicting economic performance.
- 15 Lessons
- 20 Students
Define retirement objectives and comprehend various retirement plans, including 401(k)s and IRAs. <br> Learn how to estimate your retirement income requirements and develop a savings plan. <br> Examine the significance of Social Security and other retirement benefits in planning for retirement.
Define retirement objectives and comprehend various retirement plans, including 401(k)s and IRAs. <br> Learn how to estimate your retirement income requirements and develop a savings plan. <br> Examine the significance of Social Security and other retirement benefits in planning for retirement.
- 15 Lessons
- 20 Students
Examine the structures and functions of financial markets, including stock markets, bond markets, and money markets. <br> Learn about risk-return tradeoffs, asset pricing models, and how macroeconomic factors affect the performance of financial markets. <br> Examine the function of various financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, and derivatives in portfolio management.
Examine the structures and functions of financial markets, including stock markets, bond markets, and money markets. <br> Learn about risk-return tradeoffs, asset pricing models, and how macroeconomic factors affect the performance of financial markets. <br> Examine the function of various financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, and derivatives in portfolio management.
- 12 Lessons
- 20 Students
Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of international trade, trade agreements, and their impact on economic growth and income distribution. <br> Examine the roles played by international organizations such as the IMF, the World Bank, and the WTO in addressing global economic issues. <br> Examine recent financial crises and Eurozone crises and their impact on international economic stability.
Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of international trade, trade agreements, and their impact on economic growth and income distribution. <br> Examine the roles played by international organizations such as the IMF, the World Bank, and the WTO in addressing global economic issues. <br> Examine recent financial crises and Eurozone crises and their impact on international economic stability.
- 15 Lessons
- 20 Students
Understand economic data sources and how to compile, validate, and cleanse data for analysis. <br> Learn statistical methods and software applications for analyzing economic data, including the testing of hypotheses and regression analysis. <br> Develop skills in data visualization to effectively convey economic trends and insights through charts and graphs.
Understand economic data sources and how to compile, validate, and cleanse data for analysis. <br> Learn statistical methods and software applications for analyzing economic data, including the testing of hypotheses and regression analysis. <br> Develop skills in data visualization to effectively convey economic trends and insights through charts and graphs.
- 13 Lessons
- 20 Students
Understand how businesses optimize manufacturing processes, such as cost reduction and resource allocation. <br> Investigate topics such as productive efficiency and allocative efficiency and its implications for market outcomes. <br> Learn about long-run equilibrium and the requirements for economic efficiency in fully competitive markets.
Understand how businesses optimize manufacturing processes, such as cost reduction and resource allocation. <br> Investigate topics such as productive efficiency and allocative efficiency and its implications for market outcomes. <br> Learn about long-run equilibrium and the requirements for economic efficiency in fully competitive markets.
- 13 Lessons
- 20 Students
Comprehend the characteristics of perfectly competitive markets and their contribution to economic efficiency. <br> Analyze the short- and long-term equilibrium conditions for firms that are perfectly competitive. <br> Learn how supply and demand dynamics lead to market equilibrium in a competitive environment.
Comprehend the characteristics of perfectly competitive markets and their contribution to economic efficiency. <br> Analyze the short- and long-term equilibrium conditions for firms that are perfectly competitive. <br> Learn how supply and demand dynamics lead to market equilibrium in a competitive environment.
- 13 Lessons
- 20 Students
Examine the dynamics of the labor market, including the factors influencing labor supply and demand. <br> Examine the factors, including labor market competition and bargaining power, that influence wage determination. <br> Study the concept of human capital and its impact on wage disparities.
Examine the dynamics of the labor market, including the factors influencing labor supply and demand. <br> Examine the factors, including labor market competition and bargaining power, that influence wage determination. <br> Study the concept of human capital and its impact on wage disparities.
- 15 Lessons
- 20 Students
Master Excel's essential tools and functions, including formulas and data analysis, for financial modeling. <br> Learn how to generate financial projections, construct financial models, and conduct sensitivity analysis. <b> Utilize financial models to facilitate decision-making processes, such as the evaluation of investment initiatives or business scenarios.
Master Excel's essential tools and functions, including formulas and data analysis, for financial modeling. <br> Learn how to generate financial projections, construct financial models, and conduct sensitivity analysis. <b> Utilize financial models to facilitate decision-making processes, such as the evaluation of investment initiatives or business scenarios.
- 12 Lessons
- 20 Students
Analyze economic scenarios by constructing and interpreting macroeconomic models, such as IS-LM, AD-AS, and DSGE models. <br> Utilize models to simulate the effects of policy changes, disruptions, and economic scenarios on important macroeconomic variables. <br> Learn how to calibrate models with data from the real world and validate their ability to depict economic dynamics accurately.
Analyze economic scenarios by constructing and interpreting macroeconomic models, such as IS-LM, AD-AS, and DSGE models. <br> Utilize models to simulate the effects of policy changes, disruptions, and economic scenarios on important macroeconomic variables. <br> Learn how to calibrate models with data from the real world and validate their ability to depict economic dynamics accurately.
- 13 Lessons
- 20 Students
Examine the causes and catalysts of financial crises, such as banking, currency, and debt. <br> Analyze government and international organization's policy responses and crisis management strategies. <br> Examine preventative measures for financial crises, such as financial regulation, supervision, and risk management procedures.
Examine the causes and catalysts of financial crises, such as banking, currency, and debt. <br> Analyze government and international organization's policy responses and crisis management strategies. <br> Examine preventative measures for financial crises, such as financial regulation, supervision, and risk management procedures.
- 16 Lessons
- 20 Students
Understand the distinct economic dynamics and challenges that developing market economies encounter. <br> Analyze emerging market investment climate, foreign direct investment (FDI), and capital flows. <br> Investigate solutions for economic diversification, sustainable development, and vulnerability reduction in emerging markets.
Understand the distinct economic dynamics and challenges that developing market economies encounter. <br> Analyze emerging market investment climate, foreign direct investment (FDI), and capital flows. <br> Investigate solutions for economic diversification, sustainable development, and vulnerability reduction in emerging markets.
- 19 Lessons
- 20 Students
Examine the behavior of monopolistic companies, such as their pricing strategies and output decisions. <br> Examine the various forms of price discrimination and how businesses use them to maximize profits. <br> Assess the impact of government regulation of monopolies on consumer welfare.
Examine the behavior of monopolistic companies, such as their pricing strategies and output decisions. <br> Examine the various forms of price discrimination and how businesses use them to maximize profits. <br> Assess the impact of government regulation of monopolies on consumer welfare.
- 15 Lessons
- 20 Students
Examine the impact of externalities on environmental problems, pollution, and resource depletion. <br> Consider economic solutions such as Pigouvian taxes, cap-and-trade systems, and environmental policy tools. <br> Examine economic strategies for attaining sustainability and striking a balance between economic expansion and environmental protection.
Examine the impact of externalities on environmental problems, pollution, and resource depletion. <br> Consider economic solutions such as Pigouvian taxes, cap-and-trade systems, and environmental policy tools. <br> Examine economic strategies for attaining sustainability and striking a balance between economic expansion and environmental protection.
- 15 Lessons
- 20 Students
Understand the impact of various healthcare systems on healthcare access, including public and private healthcare. <br> Investigate health insurance economics, adverse selection, and the role of insurance in healthcare markets. <br> Examine healthcare policies, cost-effectiveness, and the implications for healthcare delivery.
Understand the impact of various healthcare systems on healthcare access, including public and private healthcare. <br> Investigate health insurance economics, adverse selection, and the role of insurance in healthcare markets. <br> Examine healthcare policies, cost-effectiveness, and the implications for healthcare delivery.
- 19 Lessons
- 20 Students
Recognize the significance of establishing financial objectives and developing a personalized financial plan. <br> Learn budgeting techniques for effective expense management and increased savings. <br> As part of your financial strategy, you should investigate the fundamentals of investing, such as asset classes and risk assessment.
Recognize the significance of establishing financial objectives and developing a personalized financial plan. <br> Learn budgeting techniques for effective expense management and increased savings. <br> As part of your financial strategy, you should investigate the fundamentals of investing, such as asset classes and risk assessment.
- 15 Lessons
- 20 Students
Understand the impact of psychological factors on financial decision-making and investment behavior. <br> Examine the impact of prevalent behavioral biases, such as overconfidence and loss aversion, on financial decisions. <br> Assess your risk tolerance and devise investment strategies that align with your risk profile.
Understand the impact of psychological factors on financial decision-making and investment behavior. <br> Examine the impact of prevalent behavioral biases, such as overconfidence and loss aversion, on financial decisions. <br> Assess your risk tolerance and devise investment strategies that align with your risk profile.
- 18 Lessons
- 20 Students
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Examine diverse theories of economic development, such as the modernization theory, the dependency theory, and structuralist approaches. <br> Understand the factors influencing economic growth, such as capital accumulation, technological advancement, and human capital development. <br> Analyze the influence of government policies, foreign aid, and international trade on the economic development of various regions.
Examine diverse theories of economic development, such as the modernization theory, the dependency theory, and structuralist approaches. <br> Understand the factors influencing economic growth, such as capital accumulation, technological advancement, and human capital development. <br> Analyze the influence of government policies, foreign aid, and international trade on the economic development of various regions.
- 15 Lessons
- 20 Students
Examine the structures and functions of financial markets, including stock markets, bond markets, and money markets. <br> Learn about risk-return tradeoffs, asset pricing models, and how macroeconomic factors affect the performance of financial markets. <br> Examine the function of various financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, and derivatives in portfolio management.
Examine the structures and functions of financial markets, including stock markets, bond markets, and money markets. <br> Learn about risk-return tradeoffs, asset pricing models, and how macroeconomic factors affect the performance of financial markets. <br> Examine the function of various financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, and derivatives in portfolio management.
- 12 Lessons
- 20 Students
Develop skills to assess fiscal and monetary policies' ability to achieve macroeconomic goals, including stable inflation and full employment. <br> Examine how governments and central banks implement macroeconomic policies, such as fiscal stimulus and interest rate adjustments. <br> Assess how policy changes affect GDP, unemployment, and inflation in the short and long run.
Develop skills to assess fiscal and monetary policies' ability to achieve macroeconomic goals, including stable inflation and full employment. <br> Examine how governments and central banks implement macroeconomic policies, such as fiscal stimulus and interest rate adjustments. <br> Assess how policy changes affect GDP, unemployment, and inflation in the short and long run.
- 13 Lessons
- 20 Students
Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of international trade, trade agreements, and their impact on economic growth and income distribution. <br> Examine the roles played by international organizations such as the IMF, the World Bank, and the WTO in addressing global economic issues. <br> Examine recent financial crises and Eurozone crises and their impact on international economic stability.
Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of international trade, trade agreements, and their impact on economic growth and income distribution. <br> Examine the roles played by international organizations such as the IMF, the World Bank, and the WTO in addressing global economic issues. <br> Examine recent financial crises and Eurozone crises and their impact on international economic stability.
- 15 Lessons
- 20 Students
Learn about how the government affects the economy, public goods, taxes, and government spending. <b> Examine the economic effects of public policies, such as those pertaining to healthcare, education, and the environment. <br> Develop your abilities in public debt management, fiscal policy analysis, and budgetary analysis.
Learn about how the government affects the economy, public goods, taxes, and government spending. <b> Examine the economic effects of public policies, such as those pertaining to healthcare, education, and the environment. <br> Develop your abilities in public debt management, fiscal policy analysis, and budgetary analysis.
- 13 Lessons
- 20 Students
Understand economic data sources and how to compile, validate, and cleanse data for analysis. <br> Learn statistical methods and software applications for analyzing economic data, including the testing of hypotheses and regression analysis. <br> Develop skills in data visualization to effectively convey economic trends and insights through charts and graphs.
Understand economic data sources and how to compile, validate, and cleanse data for analysis. <br> Learn statistical methods and software applications for analyzing economic data, including the testing of hypotheses and regression analysis. <br> Develop skills in data visualization to effectively convey economic trends and insights through charts and graphs.
- 13 Lessons
- 20 Students
Understand how businesses optimize manufacturing processes, such as cost reduction and resource allocation. <br> Investigate topics such as productive efficiency and allocative efficiency and its implications for market outcomes. <br> Learn about long-run equilibrium and the requirements for economic efficiency in fully competitive markets.
Understand how businesses optimize manufacturing processes, such as cost reduction and resource allocation. <br> Investigate topics such as productive efficiency and allocative efficiency and its implications for market outcomes. <br> Learn about long-run equilibrium and the requirements for economic efficiency in fully competitive markets.
- 13 Lessons
- 20 Students
Comprehend the characteristics of perfectly competitive markets and their contribution to economic efficiency. <br> Analyze the short- and long-term equilibrium conditions for firms that are perfectly competitive. <br> Learn how supply and demand dynamics lead to market equilibrium in a competitive environment.
Comprehend the characteristics of perfectly competitive markets and their contribution to economic efficiency. <br> Analyze the short- and long-term equilibrium conditions for firms that are perfectly competitive. <br> Learn how supply and demand dynamics lead to market equilibrium in a competitive environment.
- 13 Lessons
- 20 Students
Examine the behavior of firms in oligopolistic markets, including interdependencies in pricing and strategic interactions. <br> Examine various game theory strategies, such as collusion, price leadership, and the prisoner's dilemma. <br> Analyze the dynamics of oligopoly market competition, cooperation, and strategic decision-making.
Examine the behavior of firms in oligopolistic markets, including interdependencies in pricing and strategic interactions. <br> Examine various game theory strategies, such as collusion, price leadership, and the prisoner's dilemma. <br> Analyze the dynamics of oligopoly market competition, cooperation, and strategic decision-making.
- 12 Lessons
- 20 Students
Examine the dynamics of the labor market, including the factors influencing labor supply and demand. <br> Examine the factors, including labor market competition and bargaining power, that influence wage determination. <br> Study the concept of human capital and its impact on wage disparities.
Examine the dynamics of the labor market, including the factors influencing labor supply and demand. <br> Examine the factors, including labor market competition and bargaining power, that influence wage determination. <br> Study the concept of human capital and its impact on wage disparities.
- 15 Lessons
- 20 Students
Learn to interpret financial statements, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. <br> Examine the use of financial ratios to evaluate the liquidity, profitability, and solvency of a company. <br> Develop the ability to assess a company's financial health and performance, which will assist you in making investment or lending decisions.
Learn to interpret financial statements, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. <br> Examine the use of financial ratios to evaluate the liquidity, profitability, and solvency of a company. <br> Develop the ability to assess a company's financial health and performance, which will assist you in making investment or lending decisions.
- 13 Lessons
- 20 Students
Comprehend the fundamentals of double-entry accounting, including debits and credits. <br> Learn how to accurately document financial transactions, laying the groundwork for financial reporting. <br> Develop expertise in preparing financial statements, such as trial balances and income statements.
Comprehend the fundamentals of double-entry accounting, including debits and credits. <br> Learn how to accurately document financial transactions, laying the groundwork for financial reporting. <br> Develop expertise in preparing financial statements, such as trial balances and income statements.
- 12 Lessons
- 20 Students
Examine key tax concepts, such as taxable income, deductions, and tax credits. <br> Learn how to calculate and file taxes for individuals and businesses in accordance with applicable tax regulations. <br> Develop tax planning strategies in order to minimize tax obligations and maximize financial outcomes.
Examine key tax concepts, such as taxable income, deductions, and tax credits. <br> Learn how to calculate and file taxes for individuals and businesses in accordance with applicable tax regulations. <br> Develop tax planning strategies in order to minimize tax obligations and maximize financial outcomes.
- 10 Lessons
- 20 Students
Acquire knowledge of banking services, including savings accounts, loans, and online banking. <br> Comprehend the various financial products offered by banks and their suitability for achieving a variety of financial objectives. <br> Examine the regulatory structure that governs monetary institutions and banks.
Acquire knowledge of banking services, including savings accounts, loans, and online banking. <br> Comprehend the various financial products offered by banks and their suitability for achieving a variety of financial objectives. <br> Examine the regulatory structure that governs monetary institutions and banks.
- 12 Lessons
- 20 Students
Learn about credit scores, their significance, and ways to improve or maintain a decent credit rating. <br> Understand responsible financing practices and debt consolidation options. <br> For financial stability, investigate credit counseling resources and debt repayment strategies.
Learn about credit scores, their significance, and ways to improve or maintain a decent credit rating. <br> Understand responsible financing practices and debt consolidation options. <br> For financial stability, investigate credit counseling resources and debt repayment strategies.
- 10 Lessons
- 20 Students
Master Excel's essential tools and functions, including formulas and data analysis, for financial modeling. <br> Learn how to generate financial projections, construct financial models, and conduct sensitivity analysis. <b> Utilize financial models to facilitate decision-making processes, such as the evaluation of investment initiatives or business scenarios.
Master Excel's essential tools and functions, including formulas and data analysis, for financial modeling. <br> Learn how to generate financial projections, construct financial models, and conduct sensitivity analysis. <b> Utilize financial models to facilitate decision-making processes, such as the evaluation of investment initiatives or business scenarios.
- 12 Lessons
- 20 Students
Develop expertise in analyzing economic data, including time series data, to recognize trends and patterns. <br> Learn various forecasting techniques, such as regression analysis and time series models, in order to create accurate economic forecasts. <br> Understand the role that leading, lagging, and coincident economic indicators play in predicting economic performance.
Develop expertise in analyzing economic data, including time series data, to recognize trends and patterns. <br> Learn various forecasting techniques, such as regression analysis and time series models, in order to create accurate economic forecasts. <br> Understand the role that leading, lagging, and coincident economic indicators play in predicting economic performance.
- 15 Lessons
- 20 Students
Analyze economic scenarios by constructing and interpreting macroeconomic models, such as IS-LM, AD-AS, and DSGE models. <br> Utilize models to simulate the effects of policy changes, disruptions, and economic scenarios on important macroeconomic variables. <br> Learn how to calibrate models with data from the real world and validate their ability to depict economic dynamics accurately.
Analyze economic scenarios by constructing and interpreting macroeconomic models, such as IS-LM, AD-AS, and DSGE models. <br> Utilize models to simulate the effects of policy changes, disruptions, and economic scenarios on important macroeconomic variables. <br> Learn how to calibrate models with data from the real world and validate their ability to depict economic dynamics accurately.
- 13 Lessons
- 20 Students
Examine the causes and catalysts of financial crises, such as banking, currency, and debt. <br> Analyze government and international organization's policy responses and crisis management strategies. <br> Examine preventative measures for financial crises, such as financial regulation, supervision, and risk management procedures.
Examine the causes and catalysts of financial crises, such as banking, currency, and debt. <br> Analyze government and international organization's policy responses and crisis management strategies. <br> Examine preventative measures for financial crises, such as financial regulation, supervision, and risk management procedures.
- 16 Lessons
- 20 Students
Understand the distinct economic dynamics and challenges that developing market economies encounter. <br> Analyze emerging market investment climate, foreign direct investment (FDI), and capital flows. <br> Investigate solutions for economic diversification, sustainable development, and vulnerability reduction in emerging markets.
Understand the distinct economic dynamics and challenges that developing market economies encounter. <br> Analyze emerging market investment climate, foreign direct investment (FDI), and capital flows. <br> Investigate solutions for economic diversification, sustainable development, and vulnerability reduction in emerging markets.
- 19 Lessons
- 20 Students
Examine the behavior of monopolistic companies, such as their pricing strategies and output decisions. <br> Examine the various forms of price discrimination and how businesses use them to maximize profits. <br> Assess the impact of government regulation of monopolies on consumer welfare.
Examine the behavior of monopolistic companies, such as their pricing strategies and output decisions. <br> Examine the various forms of price discrimination and how businesses use them to maximize profits. <br> Assess the impact of government regulation of monopolies on consumer welfare.
- 15 Lessons
- 20 Students
Examine patterns of income distribution, factors that contribute to income inequality, and measurement techniques. <br> Examine government policies, such as progressive taxation and social programs, that seek to reduce income inequality. <br> Evaluate the effect of redistribution of income on economic and societal well-being.
Examine patterns of income distribution, factors that contribute to income inequality, and measurement techniques. <br> Examine government policies, such as progressive taxation and social programs, that seek to reduce income inequality. <br> Evaluate the effect of redistribution of income on economic and societal well-being.
- 12 Lessons
- 20 Students
Understand information economics, especially adverse selection and moral hazard. <br> Research how asymmetric information contributes to market failures and inefficiencies. <br> To alleviate information difficulties, learn about information remedies such as signaling, screening, and contract design.
Understand information economics, especially adverse selection and moral hazard. <br> Research how asymmetric information contributes to market failures and inefficiencies. <br> To alleviate information difficulties, learn about information remedies such as signaling, screening, and contract design.
- 13 Lessons
- 20 Students
Examine the impact of externalities on environmental problems, pollution, and resource depletion. <br> Consider economic solutions such as Pigouvian taxes, cap-and-trade systems, and environmental policy tools. <br> Examine economic strategies for attaining sustainability and striking a balance between economic expansion and environmental protection.
Examine the impact of externalities on environmental problems, pollution, and resource depletion. <br> Consider economic solutions such as Pigouvian taxes, cap-and-trade systems, and environmental policy tools. <br> Examine economic strategies for attaining sustainability and striking a balance between economic expansion and environmental protection.
- 15 Lessons
- 20 Students
Understand the impact of various healthcare systems on healthcare access, including public and private healthcare. <br> Investigate health insurance economics, adverse selection, and the role of insurance in healthcare markets. <br> Examine healthcare policies, cost-effectiveness, and the implications for healthcare delivery.
Understand the impact of various healthcare systems on healthcare access, including public and private healthcare. <br> Investigate health insurance economics, adverse selection, and the role of insurance in healthcare markets. <br> Examine healthcare policies, cost-effectiveness, and the implications for healthcare delivery.
- 19 Lessons
- 20 Students
Recognize the significance of establishing financial objectives and developing a personalized financial plan. <br> Learn budgeting techniques for effective expense management and increased savings. <br> As part of your financial strategy, you should investigate the fundamentals of investing, such as asset classes and risk assessment.
Recognize the significance of establishing financial objectives and developing a personalized financial plan. <br> Learn budgeting techniques for effective expense management and increased savings. <br> As part of your financial strategy, you should investigate the fundamentals of investing, such as asset classes and risk assessment.
- 15 Lessons
- 20 Students
Define retirement objectives and comprehend various retirement plans, including 401(k)s and IRAs. <br> Learn how to estimate your retirement income requirements and develop a savings plan. <br> Examine the significance of Social Security and other retirement benefits in planning for retirement.
Define retirement objectives and comprehend various retirement plans, including 401(k)s and IRAs. <br> Learn how to estimate your retirement income requirements and develop a savings plan. <br> Examine the significance of Social Security and other retirement benefits in planning for retirement.
- 15 Lessons
- 20 Students
Understand the impact of psychological factors on financial decision-making and investment behavior. <br> Examine the impact of prevalent behavioral biases, such as overconfidence and loss aversion, on financial decisions. <br> Assess your risk tolerance and devise investment strategies that align with your risk profile.
Understand the impact of psychological factors on financial decision-making and investment behavior. <br> Examine the impact of prevalent behavioral biases, such as overconfidence and loss aversion, on financial decisions. <br> Assess your risk tolerance and devise investment strategies that align with your risk profile.
- 18 Lessons
- 20 Students