PPE Academy Live: Economics and the Pursuit of Happiness | Unit 1
Thank you for joining us for unit one of our PPE Academy’s premier live course, Economics and the Pursuit of Happiness. This evening’s lecture is titled “Political Economy and Public Choice.”
If you haven’t already, please sign up for free now so you can track your progress, take quizzes and earn a certificate upon successful completion of the course. This live session is part of a 5-week course covering the foundations of politics, philosophy, and economics with Dr. Erik Matson of George Mason University. Successfully finishing this course earns students a certificate of completion. Dive deeper into the subject matter with this suggested reading:
- Milton Friedman, “The Relation between Economic Freedom and Political Freedom” and “The Role of Government in a Free Society,” Capitalism and Freedom, Chapters 1 and 2, pp. 7-36
- Wilhelm Röpke, “Political Structure and Economic Structure,” The
Social Crisis of Our Time, pp. 87-96
- James M. Buchanan, “Public Choice: Politics without Romance,” Policy, 2003, 19(3), pp. 13-18 James M. Buchanan, “Public Choice: Politics without Romance,” Policy, 2003, 19(3), pp. 13-18
- James M. Buchanan, “Constitutional Political Economy,” in C.K. Rowley and F.D. Schneider (ed.), The Encyclopedia of Public Choice, vol. 2, pp. 60-67
Don’t forget to explore our complementary interactive site featuring loads of supplemental course content, and be sure to join our Facebook group to engage with fellow students throughout the course.
Mark your calendars and make sure to tune in each Tuesday evening at 7:30.
Course Schedule:
Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. ET. October 6 - Political Economy and Public Choice
October 13 - Moral Dimensions of Property and Trade
October 20 - The Contest of Ideas: Keynes and Hayek October 27 - The Contest of Ideas: Free to Choose? November 3 - The Moral Dimensions of the Market Economy
We’re so glad you joined us. With the PPE Academy’s suite of online courses, you can strengthen your knowledge of these important concepts and boost your career at the same time.
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