A few things to update: Deadlines & Assignments: I know a few (ok, many) of you are getting a bit anxious about the slow start to the course, what we supposed to do this week, the syllabus says there’s a deadline ahead, etc. Just RELAX. I know I’m new to most of you, but if… Read More »
An Intellectual Road Map – Same Planet, Same Challenges This Unit of the course is supposed to be about ideologies and the different systems they produce. Traditionally that’s meant capitalism, socialism, and communism. But first, let’s take a look at what we might call a “topical road map” to economic systems. Speaking as a professor,… Read More »
Economics and economic systems are very important to me. I’ve always been fascinated by them. At the same time, part of my motivation for studying economics has always been to try to understand better how society can improve the living standards of all it’s people. This is much the same motivation that has always driven… Read More »