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Compare pol/econ systems

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Compare pol/econ systems

This learning plan equips you to navigate one of the most consequential debates of our time: how should societies organize their economic and political systems? Whether you're a student, policy professional, journalist, or engaged citizen, understanding these competing frameworks is essential for making sense of contemporary politics, evaluating policy proposals, and participating meaningfully in debates about capitalism, socialism, regulation, and reform.

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  • Master the core principles of capitalism, socialism, and mixed economies to understand how societies organize resources and power
  • Analyze foundational texts from Adam Smith, Marx, and Schumpeter to grasp the intellectual debates that shaped modern economic thought
  • Evaluate real-world political-economic systems through contemporary case studies and critical analyses of market and democratic institutions
  • Develop frameworks for comparing different systems based on their practical outcomes, trade-offs, and effectiveness
  • Explore emerging challenges like inequality, technological disruption, and post-capitalist alternatives to anticipate future economic transformations
  • Build critical thinking skills to assess political-economic claims and distinguish between ideological rhetoric and empirical evidence

Master the fundamental concepts of capitalism, socialism, and mixed economies through essential texts that reveal how different systems organize production, distribution, and power.

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Concise exploration of capitalism's origins, forms, and global impact, examining its history and potential alternatives in different countries.

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Lena and Eli explore how politics and economics intersect to shape our world, from your morning coffee price to global trade wars, revealing the frameworks that govern modern society.

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Explore the seminal works that shaped modern political economy—from Adam Smith's invisible hand to Marx's critique of capital to Schumpeter's analysis of democracy and transformation.

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The Wealth of Nations

Groundbreaking economic treatise exploring free markets, division of labor, and the invisible hand guiding national prosperity.

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Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy

A seminal analysis of economic systems, predicting capitalism's evolution into socialism and exploring democracy's role in societal transformation.

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Political and Economic Ideologies: Freedom vs Equality

Nia and Eli explore capitalism, socialism, and hybrid systems, examining how economic freedom and political power shape our daily lives from coffee choices to career paths.

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Examine how real-world systems function today through critical analyses of free-market myths, democratic challenges, and the practical outcomes of different political-economic models.

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23 Things They Don’t Tell You About Capitalism

Debunks myths about free-market capitalism, offering a critical and humane perspective on global economics.

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Democracy in America

A penetrating analysis of American democracy, exploring its strengths, potential pitfalls, and enduring influence on society and politics.

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Explore the fascinating world of political systems from democracy to totalitarianism. Lena and Eli cross-examine how different societies organize power, revealing surprising similarities and stark differences that shape our daily lives.

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Grapple with cutting-edge thinking on post-capitalism, inequality, and how technology and globalization are reshaping the relationship between markets, states, and citizens.

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