The Aspen Institute Courses

The Case for Funding the Arts and Resetting the Creative Economy

Exploring the economic impact of arts and culture, strategies for post-COVID recovery, and the industry's vital role in society. Features insights from leading figures in theater, criticism, and cultural management.

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

Building an Inclusive Recovery for the Long Term

Explore strategies for inclusive economic recovery, focusing on supporting small businesses and leveraging digital innovation. Learn from industry leaders about adapting to post-pandemic challenges and fostering diversity.

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

A Marshall Plan for Moms - Supporting Women's Economic Lives

Explores solutions to support working women's economic lives, addressing childcare, paid leave, and pay equity, with implications for national economic health and growth.

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

A Mission-Oriented Approach to Stakeholder Capitalism - Rethinking Government and Corporate Partnerships

Exploring a mission-oriented approach to stakeholder capitalism, emphasizing government's role in innovation and addressing global challenges through public-private partnerships.

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

Reset the Net for American Workers - Financial Resiliency and Benefits Reform

Explore solutions for American workers' financial resilience, addressing paid family leave, employee benefits, and collaboration between government and businesses to create a robust safety net.

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

Suicide Prevention During COVID-19 and Beyond - Public Health Grand Rounds

Experts discuss COVID-19's impact on mental health, presenting new CDC suicide data and strategies for prevention. Learn about risk factors, protective measures, and resources for supporting vulnerable populations.

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

A National Agenda for Financial Inclusion

Explore cross-sector collaboration and digital financial systems to create an equitable economy, addressing why many are left behind despite strong economic fundamentals.

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

The Cost of Jail Calls and Commissary Markups - Implementing Racially Equitable Reforms for Incarcerated People

Exploring reforms for equitable jail communication and commissary pricing, featuring insights from policy leaders and advocates on implementing change and building coalitions for justice.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Leadership in Action: Responding to Geopolitical Crises - Digital Shorts Launch

Explore global leadership during crises through animated shorts and discussions with former world leaders, focusing on pivotal geopolitical events and crisis response strategies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Building an Inclusive Recovery for the Long Term

Exploring stakeholder capitalism and pandemic impacts on business, discussing smart solutions for an inclusive economic recovery that empowers communities and builds long-term resilience.

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

A Marshall Plan for Moms - Supporting Women's Economic Lives

Explores solutions to support working women's economic lives, addressing childcare, paid leave, and pay equity, with implications for national economic health and growth.

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

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

A Mission-Oriented Approach to Stakeholder Capitalism - Rethinking Government and Business Partnerships

Economist Mariana Mazzucato discusses restructuring capitalism to address global challenges through government-private sector partnerships, focusing on inclusivity, sustainability, and innovation.

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

Hope Within Context: Mythbusters Workshop on Getting to Net Zero

Explore system-wide climate solutions using a smart simulator. Discover surprising insights on effective strategies to limit global warming, from renewables to carbon pricing and beyond.

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

Resetting for Sustainability - Plenary 2

Exploring the intersection of pandemic recovery and clean energy transition, discussing Biden's climate agenda, job creation, and technological solutions for achieving net-zero emissions by mid-century.

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