Understanding our Political Economy

🎉 Unlock the Mysteries of Our Political Economy with "Understanding our Political Economy" 📚

Course Overview: In today's rapidly changing world, economic issues remain as pressing as ever. Poverty, inequality, and unemployment continue to challenge societies across the globe. Drawing from the timeless wisdom of Henry George's "Progress and Poverty," this comprehensive 7-lecture course offers a deep dive into the fundamental economic principles that can illuminate solutions to these enduring problems.

What You'll Discover:

• The Persistent Dilemma of Poverty: Explore why, despite technological advancements and progress, poverty still afflicts so many.
• Economic Laws Unveiled: Learn about the basic economic laws that govern wealth production and distribution in a non-technical, accessible manner.
• Money Matters: Delve into the intricacies of money, currency, and credit, and understand their roles in shaping our economic landscape.
• The Boom-Bust Cycle: Investigate the causes behind recurring economic crises and the potential for stable growth.
• Rent and Wealth Distribution: Examine the concept of rent and its impact on wealth inequality.
• Flaws in Mainstream Economics: Discover the limitations of neoclassical price theory and explore alternative perspectives.
• Bridging Economics & Social Justice: Conclude with a transformative discussion on how economic principles intersect with social justice, offering a broader understanding of society's challenges and potential solutions.

Course Structure:

1. The Rise of Economics 📈

   • Trace the evolution of economic thought from its earliest days to contemporary theories.

2. Essential Elements of Political Economy 🏗️

   • Understand the key components that form the backbone of economic study.

3. The Natural Laws of Production and Distribution of Wealth 🌿

   • Analyze the natural laws governing the production and distribution of wealth and how they can be applied to modern economies.

4. Money, Currency and Credit 💰

   • Learn about the functions of money, currency, and credit in the economy and their interplay.

5. Rent Privatization and the Boom-Bust Cycle 📊

   • Explore the implications of rent privatization on economic stability and the nature of boom-bust cycles.

6. Holes in the Neo-classical Price Theory 🎯

   • Identify the gaps and limitations within mainstream economic theories and what they mean for today's economy.

7. What to do when the Perfect is out of Reach 🛠️

   • Discuss practical measures that can be taken in light of the perfect solution being unattainable.

Learning Resources:

• Engaging online assignments for each lesson.
• Supplemental readings to deepen your understanding.
• A curated set of questions for offline practice and reflection.

Recommendations: To fully immerse yourself in the course material, it is highly recommended that you read "Progress and Poverty" in its entirety. This will provide a comprehensive foundation and enhance your learning experience.

Embark on this enlightening journey with us. Enroll now to unravel the complexities of our political economy and contribute to the discourse on creating a more equitable world. 🌟