Response paper

In this section we are introduced to perspectives about what the economy is, what it’s for, what’s problematic for people and the planet about how capitalism is currently setup, and possibilities for fundamental systemic change.

Part 1 - Critiques - Discuss two of the economic critiques presented in this section. Please include quotations from the videos and texts to help frame and elucidate your discussion. What is problematic about the economy, how and why? Do you agree or disagree with their statements?

Part 2 - Alternatives - Discuss two of the economic alternatives presented in this section. Please include quotations from the videos and texts to help frame and elucidate your discussion. What alternatives are presented, and what are they hoping to address? What, if anything, may be gained or lost by this alternative?

David Graeber on a Fair Future Economy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YynqVvgZYI 

A Conversation With Anarchist David Graeber: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=PVDkkOAOtV0 

David Graeber on the Value of Work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpoJIkqEXYo 

David Graeber: debt and what the government doesn't want you to know | Comment is Free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxJW7hl8oqM 

David Graeber on basic income: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEb4Bda_06c 

5 Types of Bullsh*t Jobs with David Graeber: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kehnIQ41y2o 

RSA ANIMATE: Crises of Capitalism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOP2V_np2c0