You CAN Understand Economics!

Economics for the 99 per centSo much of what we "know" about the world is really what "specialists" tell us: men have walked on the moon... nothing can travel faster than light... government debt is killing us... society must always trade between inflation and unemployment...

We can't confirm any of those things from our own experience, so we accept the "expert" opinion. What choice do we have?

It might be fun to know about sciences such as physics or biology. But economic principles affect every single one of us, every day of our lives. Economics asks the questions we all ask, such as:

  • Why is there poverty, when productivity keeps increasing?
  • Why are willing, able workers unemployed?
  • Why are there boom - bust cycles?
  • Why does government always need more money?
  • Is "economic growth" killing our planet?

We won't ask you to accept anything unless you can clearly see the proof. In our courses you'll look at social problems in the context of everyday situations.

The secret of understanding economics is seeing what you already know.

This course will change the way you think and feel about society. We're so sure you'll agree that we'll send you a FREE newsletter! Interested? CLICK HERE.

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For your enrollment fee of $25, you get individual responses to your course work from a qualified instructor. If you choose tuition option, you'll take a proctored exam and receive an official transcript, which will enable you to take advantage of our recommendation for college credit with the National College Credit Recommendation Service. Here's more on how this works.

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      SPECIAL LIMITED OFFER! The first 50 students to enroll in Understanding Economics, starting on June 12th, may enroll for free! Each student will get feedback from a qualified instructor, and receive a certificate upon completion.

Optional printed readings:

      $10.00: Get a copy of the abridged edition of Henry George's classic Progress and Poverty.
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