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Learn why capitalism has produced the greatest increase in human wealth, living standards, and overall flourishing.


Capitalism rewards man with profit or punishes him with loss, depending on the merit of his actions. It expresses the freedom and rationality of human nature in an economic system. The capitalist system depends upon private property rights, the freedom of exchange and contract, sound money, and the rule of law that supports all of these through formal and informal structures. Such a system encourages innovation and morality along with economic prosperity. 

The course includes seven lectures, each about 25 minutes long. Complete the course and receive a certificate by watching the lectures and taking the short quizzes that follow. Study guides are provided to supplement each lecture. You can engage in conversations with other students on the dedicated discussion board. Take the course at your own pace and in the manner that best fits your schedule. 

Enroll in “Understanding Capitalism” today to discover how profits help us learn from our choices to innovate and improve our future. 

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