Principles of Political Economy
Curriculum
- 8 Sections
- 41 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
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- 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
Answer Key
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