Inequality and Democracy

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Inequality and Democracy

Universidad de Utrecht

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Most countries are getting more and more unequal. But the core of democracy is political equality: that everyone should have an equal say in how their country is run. Can we really expect these things to go together? Can people have equal political power while economic inequality grows and grows? Take this course and decide for yourself.

You’ll learn about:
•	The rise of economic inequality
•	Property rights and the corporation
•	Democracy: Its value and history 
•	Campaign finance and lobbying
•	Tax avoidance and capital flight
•	Alternatives to our economic system

This is an interdisciplinary course combining:
•	Politics
•	Philosophy
•	Economics
•	History
•	Law

Our course is for anyone looking for an accessible introduction to these topics. You might a concerned citizen, or someone who works in a field like politics, media, education, government or law. The difficulty level is similar to the first-year of an undergraduate degree. No prior knowledge is assumed.

100 % en línea

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Nivel principiante

No specialist background needed. A high school degree should suffice.

Aprox. 17 horas para completar

Sugerido: 18 hours...

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Habilidades que obtendrás

EconomicsPolitical ScienceHistoryLawPhilosophy

100 % en línea

Comienza de inmediato y aprende a tu propio ritmo.

Fechas límite flexibles

Restablece las fechas límite en función de tus horarios.

Nivel principiante

No specialist background needed. A high school degree should suffice.

Aprox. 17 horas para completar

Sugerido: 18 hours...

Inglés (English)

Subtítulos: Inglés (English)

Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso

Semana

3 horas para completar

Economic inequality

5 videos (Total 32 minutos), 5 lecturas, 4 cuestionarios

5 videos

1.0.1 Welcome to the course4m

1.1.2 Economic inequality around the world6m

1.2.1 Causes of inequality7m

1.3.1 When is inequality (un)just?6m

1.4.1 Inequality and Democracy: The road ahead7m

5 lecturas

1.0.2 About the course10m

1.1.1 In this week5m

1.2.2 Case study: The rise of bosses pay in the USA20m

1.3.2 The fairness of inequality: a philosophical debate15m

1.5.1 Want more?20m

4 ejercicios de práctica

1.1.3 What about you?30m

1.2.3 Causes of inequality5m

1.3.3 Theories of justice: What do you know?5m

1.4.2 Democracy at stake5m

Semana

3 horas para completar

Property and corporations

4 videos (Total 26 minutos), 6 lecturas, 6 cuestionarios

4 videos

2.1.2 Private property as a legal construct6m

2.2.1 The business corporation as a legal construct5m

2.3.1 The superior efficiency of private property7m

2.4.1 Economic power and political power6m

6 lecturas

2.1.1 Property and corporations5m

2.2.2 The purpose of corporations: a historical tale10m

2.2.4 Friedman on the purpose of business20m

2.3.2 The corporation – efficiency and power15m

2.4.2 Cycles of economic and political power20m

2.5.2 Want more?5m

5 ejercicios de práctica

2.1.3 Private property – what it is(n’t)5m

2.1.4 The History of property5m

2.2.3 Do you know the business corporation?5m

2.3.3 It’s all about efficiency!5m

2.4.3 Some questions about power4m

Semana

4 horas para completar

Democracy

4 videos (Total 29 minutos), 8 lecturas, 4 cuestionarios

4 videos

3.1.2 Defining democracy7m

3.2.1 Democracy for the common good8m

3.3.1 Property and power in history5m

3.4.1 Political inequality today8m

8 lecturas

3.1.1 In this module5m

3.1.4 Characteristics of real democracies20m

3.2.2 Plato against democracy10m

3.2.4 Democracy for intrinsic reasons15m

3.3.3 Their money or their rights10m

3.4.2 Economic elite domination15m

3.4.3 Why unequal turn-out matters1m

3.5.2 Want more?5m

3 ejercicios de práctica

3.1.3 Basic ideas in democratic theory5m

3.3.2 Historical fixes15m

3.4.4 Political inequality in the UK and US10m

Semana

3 horas para completar

Lobbying and campaign finance

4 videos (Total 26 minutos), 6 lecturas, 5 cuestionarios

4 videos

4.1.2 An intro to campaigning and lobbying7m

4.2.1 The dominance of the rich6m

4.3.1 What are the arguments in favour?6m

4.4.1 Regulating campaign finance5m

6 lecturas

4.1.1 In this module5m

4.1.3 Lobbying and campaign finance around the world15m

4.2.2 Does campaign spending work?15m

4.3.2 Corruption and political inequality15m

4.4.3 Experiments with public funding15m

4.5.2 Reading: want more?5m

4 ejercicios de práctica

4.1.4 What do you know about campaigning and lobbying?10m

4.2.3 Can you tell?5m

4.3.3 Lobbying and campaign finance: pro and con5m

4.4.2 Regulations where you live12m

Instructor

Rutger Claassen

Prof. Dr.

Philosophy & Religious Studies

Acerca de Universidad de Utrecht

Utrecht University is a research university comprising seven faculties which collectively span the entire academic spectrum in teaching and research. Founded in 1636, the University is now a modern, leading institute enjoying a growing international reputation. In the Shanghai Ranking, Utrecht University ranks 1st in the Netherlands, 17th in Europe and 56th worldwide. The research focuses on four main strategic themes: Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Sustainability. Our motto is: Bright minds, better future....

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Inequality and Democracy

Inequality and Democracy

100 % en línea

Fechas límite flexibles

Nivel principiante

Aprox. 17 horas para completar

Inglés (English)

Habilidades que obtendrás

100 % en línea

Fechas límite flexibles

Nivel principiante

Aprox. 17 horas para completar

Inglés (English)

Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso

Economic inequality

Property and corporations

Democracy

Lobbying and campaign finance

Capital flight and tax avoidance

Alternative economic institutions

Instructor

Rutger Claassen

Acerca de Universidad de Utrecht

Preguntas Frecuentes