Economic Inequality Courses and Certifications

The Aspen Institute

Business Ownership and the Racial Wealth Gap

Explore the connection between entrepreneurship and racial economic disparities, examining strategies to promote equitable business ownership and close the wealth gap.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Our Political Reality and Building an Inclusive and Equitable Economy

Exploring strategies for economic resilience in low-income communities, focusing on business development, equitable growth, and improved job quality. Highlights philanthropy's role in fostering sustainable economies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Democracy at Work - Citizen Action and the Fight for $15

Exploring labor movements, wage inequality, and democratic action to improve working conditions. Discusses strategies for policy change and worker empowerment in the fight for fair wages and labor rights.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Color Blind Poverty - Addressing Economic Challenges Across All Demographics

Exploring the universal impact of poverty across racial lines, emphasizing economic challenges and the need for a collective moral response to address income inequality.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Can There Be Well-being Without Wealth?

Exploring innovative approaches to capital flow, wealth-building, and philanthropy redesign to promote well-being and opportunity for families and communities facing economic disparities.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

American Inequality? Not So Fast! - Challenging the Myth of Income Disparity

Explore the provocative perspective challenging common beliefs about American inequality, examining statistics that suggest the American Dream remains achievable and vibrant.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Wealth, Generosity, and the Good Society

Explore philosophical and religious teachings on wealth, examining their relevance to modern economic challenges and the role of philanthropy in creating a just society.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

ESOPs, Job Quality, and Wealth Inequality - The Potential of Employee Stock Ownership Plans

Explore the potential of Employee Stock Ownership Plans to address economic inequality, improve job quality, and build worker wealth. Learn about opportunities and challenges in expanding ESOPs.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Alan Turing Institute

Measuring Inequality and Quantifying the Progressivity of Public Policy - Deborah Hardoon, Oxfam

Explore global wealth distribution, economic inequality metrics, and government policies' impact on inequality. Learn about data quality and coverage in assessing policy progressivity across 150+ countries.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Centering Family Voice and Equity in the Prosperity Landscape

Explore strategies for advancing family prosperity, addressing racial wealth gaps, and centering equity in economic mobility efforts through expert insights and innovative approaches.

• YouTube
• 2 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

A Few Thousand Dollars: Sparking Prosperity for Everyone - Book Talk

Exploring strategies to address wealth inequality and build inclusive prosperity through policy changes, savings initiatives, and economic opportunities for all Americans.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Bridges to Opportunity - Social Mobility for All

Explore strategies to enhance social mobility, focusing on policies and programs that challenge barriers to opportunity, especially for communities of color and Native American youth.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TED-Ed

How Economic Inequality Harms Societies

Explore the far-reaching impacts of economic disparity on society, from health and lifespan to trust and social mobility, with data-driven insights from Richard Wilkinson.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

CrashCourse

Sociology by CrashCourse

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Explore sociological concepts, theories, and research methods through engaging videos. Gain insights into social institutions, stratification, and cultural norms shaping human behavior and society.

• YouTube
• 8 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video