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.
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1完成時間為 3 小時
Economic inequality
5 個視頻 （總計 32 分鐘）, 5 個閱讀材料, 4 個測驗
5 個視頻
1.1.2 Economic inequality around the world6分鐘
1.2.1 Causes of inequality7分鐘
1.3.1 When is inequality (un)just?6分鐘
1.4.1 Inequality and Democracy: The road ahead7分鐘
5 個閱讀材料
1.0.2 About the course10分鐘
1.1.1 In this week5分鐘
1.2.2 Case study: The rise of bosses pay in the USA20分鐘
1.3.2 The fairness of inequality: a philosophical debate15分鐘
1.5.1 Want more?20分鐘
4 個練習
1.1.3 What about you?30分鐘
1.2.3 Causes of inequality5分鐘
1.3.3 Theories of justice: What do you know?5分鐘
1.4.2 Democracy at stake5分鐘
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2完成時間為 3 小時
Property and corporations
4 個視頻 （總計 26 分鐘）, 6 個閱讀材料, 6 個測驗
4 個視頻
2.2.1 The business corporation as a legal construct5分鐘
2.3.1 The superior efficiency of private property7分鐘
2.4.1 Economic power and political power6分鐘
6 個閱讀材料
2.1.1 Property and corporations5分鐘
2.2.2 The purpose of corporations: a historical tale10分鐘
2.2.4 Friedman on the purpose of business20分鐘
2.3.2 The corporation – efficiency and power15分鐘
2.4.2 Cycles of economic and political power20分鐘
2.5.2 Want more?5分鐘
5 個練習
2.1.3 Private property – what it is(n’t)5分鐘
2.1.4 The History of property5分鐘
2.2.3 Do you know the business corporation?5分鐘
2.3.3 It’s all about efficiency!5分鐘
2.4.3 Some questions about power4分鐘
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3完成時間為 4 小時
Democracy
4 個視頻 （總計 29 分鐘）, 8 個閱讀材料, 4 個測驗
4 個視頻
3.2.1 Democracy for the common good8分鐘
3.3.1 Property and power in history5分鐘
3.4.1 Political inequality today8分鐘
8 個閱讀材料
3.1.1 In this module5分鐘
3.1.4 Characteristics of real democracies20分鐘
3.2.2 Plato against democracy10分鐘
3.2.4 Democracy for intrinsic reasons15分鐘
3.3.3 Their money or their rights10分鐘
3.4.2 Economic elite domination15分鐘
3.4.3 Why unequal turn-out matters1分鐘
3.5.2 Want more?5分鐘
3 個練習
3.1.3 Basic ideas in democratic theory5分鐘
3.3.2 Historical fixes15分鐘
3.4.4 Political inequality in the UK and US10分鐘
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4完成時間為 3 小時
Lobbying and campaign finance
4 個視頻 （總計 26 分鐘）, 6 個閱讀材料, 5 個測驗
4 個視頻
4.2.1 The dominance of the rich6分鐘
4.3.1 What are the arguments in favour?6分鐘
4.4.1 Regulating campaign finance5分鐘
6 個閱讀材料
4.1.1 In this module5分鐘
4.1.3 Lobbying and campaign finance around the world15分鐘
4.2.2 Does campaign spending work?15分鐘
4.3.2 Corruption and political inequality15分鐘
4.4.3 Experiments with public funding15分鐘
4.5.2 Reading: want more?5分鐘
4 個練習
4.1.4 What do you know about campaigning and lobbying?10分鐘
4.2.3 Can you tell?5分鐘
4.3.3 Lobbying and campaign finance: pro and con5分鐘
4.4.2 Regulations where you live12分鐘
講師
Rutger Claassen
Prof. Dr.Philosophy & Religious Studies
關於 乌得勒支大学
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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