Social Sciences Courses and Certifications

The Politics of Gender and Culture in American History - Lecture 21

Explores black political advancement and challenges faced by black women in the 1960s-70s, including gender discrimination, welfare rights, and the emergence of black feminist organizations.

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• 49 minutes
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The Leverage Cycle and the Subprime Mortgage Crisis - Financial Theory

Explore the Leverage Cycle theory and its role in the 2007-09 financial crisis. Learn how collateral requirements impact asset prices and contrast this with traditional financial theories.

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• 1 hour 17 minutes
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Efficiency, Assets, and Time in Financial Theory

Explore economic theories justifying free markets, from utility maximization to Pareto efficiency, and examine the introduction of time and assets into equilibrium models by Irving Fisher.

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• 1 hour 11 minutes
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Computing Equilibrium in Financial Theory - Lecture 3

Explore economic decision-making through equilibrium calculations in simple and financial economies, using theoretical and computational methods to understand market dynamics and agent behavior.

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• 1 hour 15 minutes
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Utilities, Endowments, and Equilibrium in Financial Theory - Lecture 2

Explore economic modeling, supply and demand, and general equilibrium theory. Understand the importance of models in economics and their application to various markets and financial systems.

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• 1 hour 12 minutes
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The Political and Judicial Elements of American Capitalism

Explores political and judicial aspects of US capitalism through the Merck-Vioxx case, examining regulatory agencies, lobbying, tort law, and patent law's impact on business and reform efforts.

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• 46 minutes
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Institutions and Incentives in Mortgages and Mortgage-Backed Securities

Exploración histórica y análisis de crisis financieras, enfocándose en el mercado hipotecario. Se examinan datos recientes y se evalúan las causas de la crisis económica actual.

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• 50 minutes
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Marx and Schumpeter on Capitalism's Dynamic Nature - Lecture 4

Explore Marx and Schumpeter's theories on capitalism's constant evolution, critiquing Marxist ideas and examining creative destruction through historical examples of technological revolutions.

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• 47 minutes
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Evolution of Pesticide Regulation in the United States - Lecture 9

Explore the evolution of pesticide regulation in the US, from early food laws to modern risk assessment, reflecting changes in scientific understanding and societal values over time.

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• 50 minutes
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Chemically Dependent Agriculture - Environmental Politics and Law

Explore the shift to large-scale farming, increased pesticide use, and its impacts on food systems, health, and the environment. Examine relevant laws and the evolving understanding of chemicals like DDT.

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• 49 minutes
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Marine Food-Chains - Mercury in Environmental Politics and Law

Explores environmental and legal challenges of military testing sites, focusing on Vieques island. Covers hazardous site recognition, restoration, and the impact of government secrecy on environmental protection efforts.

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• 48 minutes
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Preparing for War: Environmental Impacts of Nuclear Experimentation - Lecture 5

Explores environmental risks of nuclear experiments, government secrecy, and compensation schemes. Examines persistence of pollutants and challenges in risk management strategies for nuclear incidents.

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• 52 minutes
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Nuclear Experiments and Environmental Impact - Environmental Politics and Law

Explores 1950s nuclear tests, examining the balance between national security, secrecy, and environmental impact. Discusses data collection, global radionuclide spread, and risk management challenges.

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• 47 minutes
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Durkheim and Social Facts - Foundations of Modern Social Thought

Explore Durkheim's sociological methodology, examining social facts, collective representations, and the challenges of objectively studying society's values and sentiments.

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• 51 minutes
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Weber's Theory of Class - Foundations of Modern Social Thought

Explore Weber's theory on the shift from status to class in determining life chances, comparing feudal and modern capitalist eras, and examining the interplay between class and status in society.

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• 45 minutes
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• Free Video