Wealth Inequality Courses and Certifications

The Aspen Institute

Economics Reimagined: Building a Human Rights Economy

Exploring the shift towards a human rights-based economy, emphasizing economic policies that prioritize human well-being over profits and addressing inequality, instability, and social unrest.

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

Imperial College London

Household Decisions in Financial Markets: The Structure Beneath the Surface

Explore household finance research's impact on financial economics, wealth inequality, and global markets through academic insights and technological applications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Wealth Gap - The State of Race in 2017

Explore the widening wealth inequality in the US, its impact on minority communities, and potential solutions with expert panelists discussing research, policies, and initiatives.

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

The Aspen Institute

Why Philanthropy Undermines Democracy and How It Can Do Better

Explores how philanthropy impacts democracy, critiques current practices, and proposes reforms to align charitable giving with democratic principles for more effective public good.

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

Gresham College

The UK's Generational Wealth Gap

Explore how the UK's wealth inequality has evolved, focusing on generational divides driven by housing prices and stagnant incomes, with analysis of potential solutions to bridge the growing economic gap between age groups.

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

Heimler's History

The Rise of Industrial Capitalism - APUSH Review

Explore how rapid industrialization during the Gilded Age transformed America through government policies and business practices that created unprecedented wealth gaps.

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

Fields Institute

Thinking About Inflation - A Round Table Discussion

Explore diverse perspectives on inflation with leading economists in this engaging round table discussion, examining causes, impacts, and potential policy responses.

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

The Aspen Institute

Ownership at Work - Designing and Growing Employee Ownership

Explore employee ownership strategies, benefits, and challenges. Learn from experts about implementing ownership models, improving job quality, and fostering equitable prosperity in the workplace.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Wealth, Financial Health, and the State of Native Asset Building

Exploring financial challenges faced by Native communities and strategies to build economic security through asset-building initiatives led by tribal governments and Native-led organizations.

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

The Aspen Institute

Giving Trends in the Pandemic Era: Impact on Nonprofits and Diverse Communities

Explore recent giving trends, including the impact on community organizations and insights into donors of color. Learn about changes in philanthropy and their implications for the nonprofit sector.

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

The Aspen Institute

Big Challenges, New Ideas - Will 2022 Be the Biggest Year for Inclusive Savings?

Explore dynamic changes in retirement savings, including policy reforms, industry innovations, and efforts to address wealth gaps amid economic challenges and societal shifts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Future of Building Wealth - Book Launch and Discussion

Virtual event exploring innovative ideas to address wealth inequality and build financial security for all Americans, featuring insights from experts on inclusive economic growth.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Expanding Market Participation: Strategies for Inclusive Investing

Explore strategies to expand market participation and close wealth gaps through inclusive investing, focusing on barriers faced by women and people of color and potential solutions.

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

The Aspen Institute

Retirement Savings in America - Challenges and Opportunities Post-COVID - Morning Session

Explore retirement savings in America post-COVID, discussing equity, financial well-being, and wealth-building strategies with experts from diverse sectors.

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

The Aspen Institute

Wealth Supremacy - How the Extractive Economy and Capitalism Drive Today's Crises

Explore how wealth inequality and biased capitalism drive economic injustice and environmental crises, and discover potential solutions through democratized ownership and non-extractive economic models.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video