A Gladiator's Guide To America

Learn how capitalism transformed America into an unrivaled economic miracle and what you can do to keep it growing.

How this Course is Organized

12 Weeks

The economic history of the United States is covered in twelve lectures + discussions.

Learning Modules

Slides, readings, and live lecture recordings are organized into easy-to-follow modules.

Online Community

Be part of the capitalist-curious community that supports this course.


Economic Concepts Covered

Behavioral Economics

How people make choices

Technology

How technology impacts society

Social Institutions

How society organizes for growth

Externalities

The unintended consequences

Historic Recurrence

How do historical parallels compare

Trust & Optimism

The keys to economic growth


Who is this course for?

Former Students of 5470

See which predictions came true and which didn't (or haven't, yet).

All Other Former Students

Get the same excellent learning experience from Luciano.

Your Inner Circle

Bring along a friend, family member, or even your intellectual nemesis.

Weekly Lectures & Discussions

Each of the 12 weeks includes a lecture and discussion session

Content On-Demand

Watch the lectures, and discussions, review the slide decks, and read the source material all on-demand.

What Students Say About This Course...

"This was probably the best class I've ever taken. Luciano is the kind of professor that takes a real interest in your education. He will inspire you to go out and be the best!"

Former Student (via RateMyProfessor.com)