Most countries are getting more and more unequal. But the core of democracy is political equality: that everyone should have an equal say in how their country is run. Can we really expect these things to go together? Can people have equal political power while economic inequality grows and grows? Take this course and decide for yourself. You ll learn about: \tThe rise of economic inequality \tProperty rights and the corporation \tDemocracy: Its value and history \tCampaign finance and lobbying \tTax avoidance and capital flight \tAlternatives to our economic system This is an interdisciplinary course combining: \tPolitics \tPhilosophy \tEconomics \tHistory \tLaw Our course is for anyone looking for an accessible introduction to these topics. You might a concerned citizen, or someone who works in a field like politics, media, education, government or law. The difficulty level is similar to the first-year of an undergraduate degree. No prior knowledge is assumed.