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Description<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Foundations of Economic Prosperity. Just two centuries ago, most people lived on the edge of poverty or near it, as the vast majority have since prehistoric times. Then came the Industrial Revolution, and per capita incomes rose sharply. The upward trend continues to this day. But the story of economic prosperity is by no means simple or complete. Many people in developed countries worry that their children will be less fortunate than they were. Meanwhile, emerging economic giants like China and Brazil are enjoying rapid growth and rising living standards year after year. Elsewhere in the world, millions remain trapped in poverty, despite the best efforts of organizations like the World Bank to help them out.<\/span><\/p>\n

Developing and sustaining economic well-being\u2014whether at the individual, national, or global level\u2014is a multifaceted endeavor that extends far beyond economics and into the political and social realms. The complexity of the phenomenon also raises complex questions: Why is prosperity so unequally distributed? Why is the path to prosperity so unpredictable? What, if anything, can be done to lift more people out of poverty? In this stimulating and wide-ranging course, Professor Dresner shows that achieving prosperity involves more than economics. Psychology, sociology, political science, and history also play a role. Taking this broad perspective, he leads you to fundamental insights into how the modern world works and a deeper understanding of how the economies of the United States, Europe, China, and other major economies perform, as well as an appreciation of the specific problems of underdeveloped countries.<\/span><\/p>\n

What you will learn<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n