Yaron's Courses from the Jordan Peterson Academy
Most courses on capitalism and finance are taught through the lens of mainstream, mixed-economy ideas, often obscuring the true nature of free markets.
Dr. Yaron Brook takes a different approach. His courses provide an unapologetic, historically grounded, and fact-based examination of the corporation, capitalism and finance, revealing their moral foundations and transformative role in human progress.
If you want more than conventional perspectives, these courses offer a deeper, more valuable understanding of today’s most important economic and philosophical issues. Arm yourself with the knowledge to more deeply understand these fundamental topics and their implications for our world’s future.
In Globalization, a nine-hour course, Dr. Yaron Brook explores the history, principles, and impact of globalization and international trade. We examine how specialization, comparative advantage, and free trade have driven economic progress, lifted nations out of poverty, and transformed contemporary life.
The course traces the evolution of trade from ancient civilizations to modern times, analyzing key developments in trade policy, international agreements, and technology. The course also challenges widespread misconceptions about trade deficits, manufacturing decline, and how recent tariffs may reshape both the U.S. and global economies.
In The History & Economics of Money, a nine-hour course, we explore the evolution of money from ancient times to the present day, tracing its development from primitive forms to modern fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies.
We examine how money has facilitated trade, economic growth, and societal change, while also analyzing the challenges and limitations of different monetary systems. The course concludes by weighing the future of fiat currency, gold, and Bitcoin, and asking how technological innovation and shifting social priorities may reshape what we ultimately call “money.”
In The Corporation, a nine-hour course, Dr. Brook explores the dynamic and evolving nature of American corporations, from their origins as royal concessions to modern business entities. Together, we examine their nature, purpose, and relationship with government and society.
We also challenge the concession theory, argue for shareholder wealth maximization as a clear decision-making framework, and analyze how market forces, political power, antitrust laws, and major 20th-century events shaped corporate behavior. Finally, the course covers technological innovations, the post-war conglomerate era, the fascinating rise of Silicon Valley, and the Internet’s transformative impact on industries, consumers, and our modern world.
In this nine-hour course, Dr. Brook explores the world of finance, from its ubiquitous role in modern life to its historical evolution and future prospects.
We trace the development of money, banking, and stock markets, examining their core functions, risks, and impact on the economy. The course highlights the complex interplay between finance, regulation, and technological innovation, emphasizing the potential for both progress and instability in an increasingly interconnected financial landscape.
In this nine-hour course, Dr. Brook explores the origins, mechanisms, and morality of capitalism, tracing its roots in Enlightenment ideas and its transformative impact on human prosperity.
The lectures examine the historical shift from pre-capitalist poverty to modern wealth, the role of economic freedom in driving innovation and growth, and common objections to capitalism. Dr. Brook concludes the course by exploring the philosophical roots of opposition to capitalism, and emphasizes the compatibility of rational self-interest with a flourishing society.