Inequality and Democracy

Many countries are becoming more unjust. The core principle of democracy is political equality. Every citizen should be able to have a say in the way their country runs. Is it possible for these two things to co-exist? Is it possible for people to have the same political power, while growing economic inequality? You'll learn:

• Economic inequality is on the rise
• Property rights, the corporation
• Democracy: History and its value
• Lobbying and Campaign Finance
• Capital flight and tax avoidance
• Our economic system: Alternatives

It is an inter-disciplinary course that combines:

• Politics
• Philosophy
• Economics
• History
• Law

This course can be used by anyone who is looking to get an easy introduction to the topics. A concerned citizen or someone working in the field of politics, media or education might be interested. It is comparable to an undergraduate first year. It is not necessary to have any prior knowledge.