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Economics for ordinary radicals

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Subject classification: this is an economics resource.
Type classification: this resource is a course.
Completion status: this resource is just getting off the ground. Please feel welcome to help!
Educational level: this is a tertiary (university) resource.
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Reason for protection: The idea of the course is still under construction. Once I am able to clarify that, I would really love help building the course.


A survey course on:

No economics prerequisites, aimed simply at ordinary radicals interested in economics.

Historical Overview

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Visions Tried

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  • Kibbutzim (human capital)
  • Fair Trade Coffee (supply and demand)
  • China's transition (incentives for innovation)
  • Mondragon (finance for capital)

Potential Projects

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  • Harlem Children's Zone
  • Romer's new city project

Progression of topics

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  • supply and demand
  • production
  • finance for capital