Course Introduction

The SIR Model

Epidemic Curves

Where is the Narrative Data?

Intro to Ngram

Law School

Fluctuations in Indicators

Prof. Shiller's Narrative

Inspirations

A Personal Note From Robert Shiller

Works Referenced in Module 1

Introduction to Narrative Economics

Introduction to Propositions

Proposition 1: Epidemics Can Be Fast or Slow Big or Small

Proposition 2: Important Economic Narratives May Comprise a Very Small Percentage of Popu lar Talk

Proposition 3: Narrative Constellations Have More Impact Than Any One Narrative

Proposition 4: The Economic Impact of Narratives May Change Through Time

Proposition 5: Truth Is Not Enough to Stop False Narratives

Proposition 6: Contagion of Economic Narratives Builds on Opportunities for Repetition

Proposition 7: Narratives Thrive on Attachment: Human Interest Identity and Patriotism

Works Referenced in Module 2

The Seven Propositions

Introduction to Perennial Narratives

Labor-Saving Machines Replace Many Jobs

Automation and Artificial Intelligence Replace Almost All Jobs

Frugality versus Conspicuous Consumption

Panic versus Confidence

The Gold Standard versus Bimetallism

Real Estate Booms and Busts

Stock Market Bubbles

Boycotts Profiteers and Evil Business

The Wage-Price Spiral and Evil Labor Unions

Works Referenced in Module 3

Perennial Narratives

Introduction to Consilience

Education

Leadership

Doing the Research

Your Own Narrative

Works Referenced in Module 4

Consilience