Income Inequality Courses and Certifications

The Aspen Institute

Defining Opportunity in Modern America

Exploring economic mobility, inequality, and access to opportunity in the US. Discusses strategies for expanding equitable access to quality economic opportunities across diverse communities.

• YouTube
• 4 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Advanced Concepts in Economics

Learn the basic concepts of economics through Data Science applications and Python programming. This course covers applications in production theory, utility maximization, randomized controlled trials, and income inequality. Second course of a three cour…

• edX
• 4 weeks, 5-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Economic Freedom and the Wealth and Health of Nations - Robert Lawson, Hayek Lecture Series

Explore economic freedom's impact on global wealth and health with expert Robert Lawson. Gain insights into property rights, sound money, free trade, and their effects on nations' prosperity and well-being.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Key Insights from the 2020 HILDA Survey - Australia's Changing Household Dynamics

Explore key findings from Australia's HILDA Survey, revealing insights on income, poverty, wealth, employment, and life satisfaction, with implications for post-COVID society.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Science of Cities: Defining Size, Shape, Scale and Performance Using Percolation Theory

Exploring how city size impacts shape and performance using percolation theory, challenging the notion that bigger cities are always better through innovative spatial analysis methods.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Fields Institute

Thinking About Inflation - A Round Table Discussion

Explore diverse perspectives on inflation with leading economists in this engaging round table discussion, examining causes, impacts, and potential policy responses.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

Resetting U.S. Role in the Global Economy - Plenary 3

Experts discuss America's role in the global economy, addressing foreign policy, US-China relations, trade, technology, and wealth inequality in a post-pandemic world.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

Poverty and Inequality as National Security Issues in America

Explore poverty and inequality as critical national security challenges, examining their impact on societal stability and economic growth with insights from Wes Moore and Dina Powell McCormick.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

Cash Infusions - Stability Now, Security Later

Exploring the impact of direct cash payments on financial stability and political attitudes, featuring insights from policymakers, researchers, and community leaders on economic security.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

Maintaining the Strength of American Capitalism - Challenges and Policy Responses

Experts discuss challenges to American capitalism, including inequality, market concentration, and economic mobility, exploring evidence-based policy responses to maintain economic strength and fairness.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

Measure What Matters: Realigning Economic Success Metrics with Societal Well-Being

Explore how traditional economic measures fall short in capturing societal well-being and learn about new approaches to measure and promote shared prosperity and equitable growth.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

A Living Wage Buys Health - Economic and Health Impacts of Fair Compensation

Explore the health impacts of a living wage, including reduced smoking, improved birth weights, and decreased depression rates. Learn how fair pay can address basic needs and improve overall well-being.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

Is Populism Good for the Populace?

Explore the impact of populism on society with experts discussing its effects on economics, politics, and social dynamics in this thought-provoking panel discussion from the Aspen Ideas Festival.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

#MeToo and Time's Up - Ensuring Opportunity for All Women and Girls

Explore recent gains and persistent challenges in women's rights, focusing on income, health, education, and workplace fairness, especially for marginalized groups.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

Inclusive Growth: What It Is and Why It Matters

Experts discuss the concept of inclusive growth, its importance for economic development, and strategies for implementation in various sectors and communities.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course