
- Instructor: Hans Vogt
- Lectures: 41
- Students: 33367
- Duration: 10 weeks
This course explores fundamental concepts such as labour as an agent of production, the division of labour, and the efficacy of large-scale production, contrasting these with historical examples of land tenure and labour, including slavery and peasant proprietors. Mill also considers the probable futurity of the labouring classes, arguing that the master-servant relationship will be superseded by co-operative associations, and he provides extensive commentary on private property, taxation, and the necessary limitations and forms of government interference in the economy.
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Curriculum
- 8 Sections
- 41 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
- Introduction1
- John Stuart Mill on Property and Socialism: A Student's Guide5
- Briefing Document: Core Principles and Applications8
- 3.1Executive Summary
- 3.2I. Context and Purpose of the Work
- 3.3II. The Fundamental Distinction: Production vs. Distribution
- 3.4III. Core Economic Principles
- 3.5IV. Systems of Property and Labour
- 3.6V. The Condition and Futurity of the Labouring Classes
- 3.7VI. The Role and Limits of Government (Laisser-Faire)
- 3.8VII. The “Stationary State”: A Re-evaluation of Progress
- Comprehensive Lecture Notes5
- A Proposal for Land Tenure Reform to Foster Economic Productivity and Social Progress5
- The Role of Government in the Modern Economy: A Framework from John Stuart Mill7
- 6.11.0 Introduction: Re-examining the Foundations of Government Intervention
- 6.22.0 A Foundational Premise: The Laws of Production vs. The Laws of Distribution
- 6.33.0 The Bedrock of Prosperity: The Necessary Functions of Government
- 6.44.0 The General Principle: Laisser-Faire and the Case for Non-Interference
- 6.55.0 A Framework for Expediency: Justifiable Grounds for Government Intervention
- 6.66.0 Prohibitions and Prejudices: Government Interference Grounded on Erroneous Theories
- 6.77.0 Conclusion: The Enduring Utility of Mill’s Framework
- The Story of Wealth: A Journey Through Human Society with John Stuart Mill7
- 7.1Introduction: Why History Matters to Economics
- 7.21. The Dawn of Scarcity: The Hunter-Gatherer World
- 7.32. The First Great Leap: The Pastoral Age
- 7.43. Rooted in the Soil: The Agricultural Revolution and the Concept of Property
- 7.54. A New Order: The Rise of Commerce and Manufacturing
- 7.65. The Engines of Progress: Capital, Co-operation, and the Future of Labour
- 7.76. Conclusion: The Lessons of Our Economic Journey
- Study Guide: J.S. Mill's Principles of Political EconomyThis guide is designed to review and test comprehension of the core concepts presented in John Stuart Mill's Principles of Political Economy, based on the provided excerpts. It includes a short-answer quiz, an answer key, suggested essay questions, and a comprehensive glossary of key terms.3
Requirements
- Discipline and attentiveness
- Ability to conduct research
- Ability to perform tasks with speed, efficiency, and accuracy
- Analytical judgment
- Patience to interpret technical/scientific data
- A willingness to learn, roll up your sleeves and work toward your dream!
- A computer, tablet or smartphone and an internet connection
- Basic computer skills
Features
- Before you start proceeding with this course on Academy Europe, we are assuming that you have a good aptitude and can think logically. You should want to try something different.
Target audiences
- This course by Academy Europe aims at imparting quality education and training to students.
- Academy Europe is dedicated to its students, their specific learning requirements, and their overall learning success.
- This course is directed toward a student-centered, independent study, asynchronous learning approach.
- After completing this course on Academy Europe, students will get self improvement and promotion in their careers.
- This course is based on at least two learning skills which are provided to the users through audio & visuals, videos, verbal presentations and articles, all of which are asynchronized with distance education approach.