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Capitalism vs. Socialism: Comparing Economic Systems

By: The Great Courses
Narrated by: Professor Edward F. Stuart PhD
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About this listen

Ever since we produced our course Thinking About Capitalism, customers have expressed interest in a follow-up course that could help them understand socialism in the same way. After much consideration, we determined that it actually would be more beneficial to create a course that compares and contrasts the two major global economic theories, examining them in ways that move past the polemics many of us are used to and looking at these systems as they relate to one another and the world at large.

Politics and economics are inextricable, so it can be difficult to find the right person to tackle such a complex and often polarizing subject as objectively as possible. Luckily, we found Professor Edward Stuart, an economist and teacher who specializes in comparative economics. Professor Stuart brings not only economic expertise, but personal experience gleaned from teaching, traveling, and consulting all over the world, and it is this wide lens of experience that helps make Capitalism vs. Socialism such an engaging new entry in our library of courses.

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There’s a definite American bias that leads to him sometimes romanticising European systems because they’re nowhere near as bad as America - for example medical students in the uk would definitely disagree with the claim that they leave university with minimal debt, though compared to the US it’s a fair statement. Other than this it’s a great lecture series that’s concise but manages to cover all the key areas.

Robin Hood wasn’t a real person but otherwise this is a great lecture series!

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A Wonderful listen for anyone remotely curious - interesting, easy going and entertaining- fully recommended to all

The great economic course

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Easy listening, filled with personal touches to enchance the sometimes dry info. Would recommended to anyone interested on the subject.

interesting overview

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It was what I expected. The conclusion on which system is better is subjective but this gives you a more nuanced view.

Very good

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Long but worth it, fascinating history of economic systems over the past few hundred years

Incredibly informative, highly recommend

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I really enjoyed this lecture course, the best I’ve listed to for a while, always a fan of the great courses but this goes above and beyond what I am used to. A great introduction and run through the two economic theories and examples from the real world. I might even listen to it again in the near future.

A great listen

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the course tackled some difficult questions and does not provide any clear answers to some of them...not at all a criticism, makes it quite clear as to why some major economic problems exist and as to why it's very complicated.

A really interesting course and was never boring!

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Interesting through out. Very much a must to anyone interested in economic systems. An eye opener regarding various countries and their monetary practices and wealth distributions. Well read and presented.

Good listen

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The first time I have actually understood capitalism vs socialism. This is enlightening and would
Attend his lectures… I am
Going to listen again very good book!

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The scope of this course is broader than its title implies. True, the comparison between capitalist and communist economic models is at its heart. But Prof. Stuart also takes the listener on a journey from the birth of the Industrial Revolution in the UK to the growth of the tiger economies of Asia and the pros and cons of the EU along the way. Always listenable and humane, with the odd quip thrown in for good measure, this course is both educational and insightful. It is a very welcome contribution to greater international understanding for young and old alike.

Accessible, entertaining and illuminating

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