Economic Inequality Courses and Certifications

The Aspen Institute

Toward a New Capitalism - Restoring the Promise of Work in a Time of Rapid Change

Explore strategies for addressing economic inequality and restoring work opportunities amidst rapid technological change, featuring insights from Senator Mark Warner.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Price of Being Poor - How Fines and Fees Entrench Inequality and What Has to Change

Explore how fines and fees perpetuate inequality, examining their impact on justice, rural areas, and potential solutions for a fairer system.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

A Nation of Owners - Scaling Wealth for All

Explore strategies for expanding ownership of real estate, businesses, and financial assets to give every American a stake in economic growth and address wealth concentration.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Are Political and Economic Inequality Evolutionary Universals?

Explore the evolutionary roots of political and economic inequality, examining their universality across societies and potential implications for modern social structures.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Jailbreaking the Captured Economy - Regulatory Capture and Economic Inequality

Exploring regulatory capture's impact on innovation, inequality, and societal violence. Nonpartisan approaches to balance economic power and democratic governance for healthier societal outcomes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Taxes: Law, Finance, and Inequality (Live Online)

33 ratings at CourseHorse

Explore the complex history of U.S. taxation, from early excise taxes to modern income policies, examining its role in wealth distribution, social control, and economic inequality.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• $335.00

Our Share: Employee Ownership as a Wealth Sharing Tool

Explore employee ownership as a tool for wealth sharing, productivity, and economic equity. Learn types, benefits, research findings, and implementation strategies for businesses and employees.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Decent work and economic growth: Achieving SDG 8

5 ratings at edX

Explore pathways for sustainable economic growth, decent work, and reduced inequality through structural transformation, informal employment, and policy interventions across developing economies.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Anthropology of Fairtrade: A Case of Coffee-Growing Area in Lao PDR

Explore how fairtrade standards impact coffee producers in Laos through anthropological fieldwork, examining livelihood realities and the effectiveness of international economic interventions.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)