Economics for Emancipation

A Course of Economics for All

ECONOMICS FOR EMANCIPATION

A Course on Capitalism, Solidarity and How We Get Free

Economics for Emancipation (E4E) is a seven-module introductory curriculum with interactive and participatory workshops. It offers a deep critical dive into the current political economic system, exploration of alternative economic systems, and dynamic tools to dream and build the economy that centers care, relationship, and liberation.

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Our Popular Education Approach

This curriculum is grounded in a popular education pedagogy and is designed to center the agency of the participants in surfacing and building on their own enquiries and lived experiences. This course was designed for a collective learning process, so we recommend this course in a group workshop format. The central flow and activities of the course are in the interactive workbook, with the videos as lesson accompaniment. However, this course can also work for smaller groups or individuals moving through the videos and interactive workbook.

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MODULE ONE

Introduction to the Economy & the Working Day

Concepts
Economy as Social Provisioning; Use-Value vs. Exchange Value; 3Cs of Exchange; Surplus Value; Social Reproduction

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Our Story

E4E has been shaped by decades of dialogue between progressive economists, grassroots organizers, and rank & file union workers; we hope it will strengthen your analysis, fuel your spirit and connect you to efforts challenging this economic system at its root. Let’s put study into action!

About Us
E4E Summer Institute in 2019 in Boston, MA

I started as a participant wanting to learn and then became a facilitator. Now, I use the tools and experience in my own line of work as a cooperative developer. I remember using the “Popular Education Framework” to host a Just Transition Workshop for an interview. I got the job! And now I also work with East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative. I loved the experience! I gained the knowledge and confidence I needed to change systems in my own life.

– Princess Robinson, Project Manager at Cooperation Richmond