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Although debt crises are not new, the Global South is being crushed by a debt burden not seen before. It is forcing countries to choose between servicing debt and saving lives. An ambitious response is urgently needed.
What will we cover?
- Overview of the debt burden - Debt as a colonial legacy - Causes and drivers of the debt crisis - Trade-off between debt, economic development and climate resilience - Debt relief and resolution initiatives and frameworks.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Understand the history and facts of the current unmanageable debt levels - Explore how debt burden is linked to other forms of injustice such as colonialism, climate crisis and gender and racial injustice - Examine the mechanisms that act to drive the debt burden - Engage confidently in public discourse on the subject of debt, debt relief, development and public policy concerning our collective future.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable for absolute beginners and those with an emerging interest in global economics.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The course will be taught with lecture, slide presentations and discussions.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no additional costs, but a pen and paper for notetaking might be handy.
Tariq Hassan is an associate professor and has taught at several universities in London, the US, Pakistan and Ukraine. He has a background in economics and political science with degrees from London School of Economics and the University of California in Los Angeles alongside a long career as a consultant across several sectors. At City Lit, Tariq teaches courses that link politics, economics and history, exploring big questions with deep histories with a focus rooted in the Global South.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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