We are surrounded by economic activity and yet often oblivious to it, like fish in water. Is greed universal? Is a free market inevitable? If Western societies are so wealthy, why do we feel unable to meet our needs and expectations? This unit explores wealth and poverty across cultures, examining the diverse ways people organise their economic life, decide who gets what, and determine what is valuable. From classical studies in anthropology to contemporary events like consumer fads, stock fraud, real estate bubbles, and corporate bailouts, we explore how economic phenomena cut across cultures, uniting what may appear to be different sorts of societies. This unit explores cultural... -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Aaron Denham
Prerequisites: ANTH150 or 12cp or admission to GDipArtsÂ
