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Economics is an integral part of our daily lives, often influencing our financial decisions and shaping our future. This multidisciplinary field studies how people use their limited resources to try to fulfil unlimited wants and it involves alternatives or choices. From budgeting and investment choices to retirement planning and risk management, the principles of economics through its disciplines of microeconomics and macroeconomics provide individuals with tools to navigate the complex financial landscape. The subject is rarely taught deeply in any financial planning course or training, but it is inevitable for financial planners to master the knowledge to explain the influence of economic theories, from mainstream to heterodox economics, that can empower people to make informed financial decisions. Therefore, this course is specially created with the sole motive that through this workshop, the participants will be able to explore how economics subject has played a crucial role in our financial planning practice. Thus, it eventually improves our practice competency to provide sound financial advice to clients.