Course

We are living in a moment where the idea of economic justice seems to be everywhere, but without any agreement of what that might look like. What is “affordable” housing, for example, and how do we best create it—so-called laws of free-market supply and demand, or government intervention? Should we tax the rich, and if so, how rich is “rich”? Words like “abundance” and “affordability” are already on the American campaign trail, but what they actually mean and how (and if) we can actually achieve them will be at the center of this timely course. 

Faculty Bio

Darren Zook teaches in political science and global studies at UC Berkeley. His areas of interest include comparative politics, human rights and international law. He has received numerous teaching awards for his creativity in the classroom, and was recently named one of the “Top Ten Most Inspiring Professors at UC Berkeley” by College Magazine. He lectures all around the world, and has published six books. 

This is an In-Person, Livestreamed + Recorded Course

• Classes meet in person at the Golden Bear Center, Suite 202/204 (2nd floor), at 1995 University Ave., Berkeley
• Classes will also stream live, and be video recorded
• You must be a current OLLI @Berkeley member to register. Learn about membership, including our fee assistance program.

Schedule Highlights

• Course starts on Thursday, April 2, and ends on Thursday, April 16
• Classes meet for 3 weeks, 2 hours per session (10–noon)
• All course materials will remain in Member Dashboards through March 29

Member Praise for Darren Zook

Dr. Zook is one of the best teachers I've ever had and I'm 80!

Darren Zook is an amazing teacher. He's a well-organized, extremely knowledgeable, and always engaging.

I have taken several classes with Darren Zook and will take several more. His scope and depth of knowledge is extraordinary. And he is able to communicate it effectively and effortlessly. 

Faculty Q&A

• Read an interview with Darren Zook from our archive.