This Master's-level course explores contemporary social science research on global economic inequality and strategies to address it within ecological limits. We examine trends in income and wealth inequality, analyzing their causes, possible solutions, and the implications for environmental, political, and economic sustainability. Key focus areas include the historical roots of modern global inequality, the links between inequality and climate change, the impact of inequality on political systems, and approaches to redistribution and taxation.
The course is structured around the following modules: (i) Global Economic Inequality: Methods, Facts, Controversies; (ii) Inequality and Climate Change; (iii) The Politics of Inequality, Taxation and Redistribution.
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Cornelia MOHREN,Lucas CHANCEL,Lokesh VYAS
Cours magistral seul
English
1 to 1.5 hours per week to complete the readings.
This is an introductory course. Students are expected to have completed a Bachelor's degree, preferably in the Social Sciences. Prior knowledge of economics is advantageous but not required.
Spring 2024-2025
Students are required to complete all assigned readings in preparation for each session. Assessment will consist of a midterm exam and a final group essay. The midterm exam will feature a combination of multiple-choice and short open-ended questions, convering material from lectures and readings. The final essay will be completed in groups of 2 or 3, with topics chosen from a list of 3-5 options provided to students. To promote interdisciplinary collaboration, students are strongly encouraged to form groups with peers from other schools within Sciences Po.
Lecture and in-class discussion.
Piketty, T. (2022). A Brief History of Equality. Harvard University Press