YouTube Courses

Political Choice in Multiple Dimensions - Intro to Political Economy

Explore political choice dynamics, spatial models, and voter preferences. Learn about the median voter theorem, multi-dimensional policy spaces, and real-world applications like the Affordable Care Act.

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

Money, Banking, and Public Finance - Intro to Political Economy

Explore money's evolution, banking systems, and public finance principles. Gain insights into economic fundamentals, financial intermediation, and government fiscal policies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Why Hasn't Economic Progress Lowered Work Hours More? - Tyler Cowen, Hayek Lecture Series

Exploring why economic growth hasn't reduced work hours, examining progress for women and elderly, and discussing work's role in providing meaning and enjoyment in life.

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

The End of Socialism - James Otteson, Hayek Lecture Series

Spirited defense of capitalism, addressing moral concerns of socialism. Explores economic freedom, human prosperity, and the trade-off between reducing inequality and alleviating poverty.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Regulation and Innovation - The Case of Electricity Guest Lecture in Political Science 145

Explore regulation's impact on innovation in the electricity sector, examining technological changes, disruptive technologies, and the evolving utility landscape with economist Lynne Kiesling.

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

A Defense of Natural Liberty - Jerry Gaus, Hayek Lecture Series

Jerry Gaus explores the principle of natural liberty, its role in moral learning, and its advantages for diverse societies, drawing on empirical research and philosophical arguments.

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

Joel Fleishman's Reflections on 53 Years at Duke University

Explore Joel Fleishman's 53-year journey at Duke, his impact on public policy education, and reflections on partnerships that shaped the university's growth and legacy.

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

Better Money: Gold, Fiat, and Bitcoin - A Comparison of Monetary Standards

Explore the evolution of monetary systems through an analysis of gold, fiat currency, and Bitcoin, examining their impact on inflation and economic stability with Professor Lawrence White.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Origins of the Duke Marine Lab

Explore Duke Marine Lab's 85-year journey: groundbreaking research, innovative teaching, and community impact in Beaufort. Discover its evolution, from early days to cutting-edge drone technology and climate initiatives.

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

Permanent Good - A Duke Documentary

Discover the remarkable journey of Duke University from a one-room schoolhouse to a world-renowned institution in this historical documentary celebrating its centennial milestone.

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

Duke's 2025 Commencement Address

Experience NBA legend Grant Hill's inspiring commencement address to Duke's Class of 2025, where he shares wisdom on integrity, resilience, and not fearing failure while encouraging graduates to be active participants in life.

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

Trump, Ukraine, and the Future of Global Order

Explore the implications of Trump's policies, Ukraine's situation, and their collective impact on international relations with Professor Hal Brands in this thought-provoking talk on global order.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Campus Free Speech

Explore Cass Sunstein's defense of free speech in universities as democratic arsenals, arguing against viewpoint discrimination and speech restrictions in this thought-provoking Hayek Lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Milton Friedman - The Last Conservative

Explore Milton Friedman's legacy through three perspectives: philosopher, economist, and political figure, examining his classical liberalism and monetarism theories.

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

Foucault and Hayek - On Freedom and Oppression

Explore how Foucault's postmodern freedom theory blends with Hayekian economics to create a new liberal framework that unmasks contemporary forms of oppression and over-government.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video