The Open University is offering free online course on Challenging Wealth and Income Inequality. The course does not assume any prior knowledge of economics and can be enjoyed by anyone interested in social issues.
This free online course will explore the growing concerns surrounding rising inequality in income and wealth in developed countries. The course will start on September 25, 2017.
Course At Glance
Length: 4 weeks
Effort: 3 hours/week
Subject: Challenging Wealth and Income Inequality
Institution: The Open University and Future learn
Languages: English
Price: Free
Certificate Available: Yes
Session: Course starts on September 25, 2017
Providers’ Details
The Open University (OU) is the largest academic institution in the UK and a world leader in flexible distance learning.
Since it began in 1969, the OU has taught more than 1.8 million students and has almost 220,000 current students, including more than 15,000 overseas. The Open University is rated one of the best in the UK for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey.
About This Course
This free online course will explore the growing concerns surrounding rising inequality in income and wealth in developed countries. You’ll scrutinize claims that the baby boomer generation has had it all, in terms of pension deals and affordable houses, while social and political changes have left younger generations struggling to find security for their accommodation and retirement income.
Why Take This Course?
This is a free online course. This MOOC will be offered with Video Transcripts in English. Applicants can get a verified certificate.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to…
- Apply and make use of evidence to discuss the nature and existence of economic inequality.
- Demonstrate and understand some of the implications of inequality for individuals, society and the wider economy.
- Explain the impact that government policies may have on inequality.
- Apply some personal financial planning techniques, particularly with regard to pensions and housing.
- Discuss the interplay between individuals, communities and the state in addressing inequalities.
Requirements
The course does not assume any prior knowledge of economics and can be enjoyed by anyone interested in social issues.
Instructors
Jerome De Henau
Senior Lecturer in Economics at the Open University, working on impacts of public policy across various welfare regimes on gender and social inequalities and personal finance within households.
Jonquil Lowe
Senior Lecturer in Economics and Personal Finance, The Open University. Also a freelance personal finance researcher, working with many UK consumer-facing organisations and author of over 25 books.
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