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21st Century Economics: Making Markets Work

4 modules • 277 min

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Featuring

Kate Raworth

Kate Raworth

Ecological Economist, Oxford University

Prof. Jayati Ghosh

Prof. Jayati Ghosh

Professor of Economics, University of Massachusetts Amherst

David Korten

David Korten

Author, Former Harvard Business School Professor

John Perkins

John Perkins

Author, Confessions of an Economic Hit Man

Why this matters

Reexamine your understanding of economic fundamentals in light of the evolving needs of the 21st century. From rethinking economic growth to practical steps for creating a more equitable world, you'll gain insight into how we can create economic models driven by purpose, prosperity, and the wellbeing of people and the planet.

What you'll learn

This course will help you:

Analyse the impacts traditional economic approaches have on societal and environmental systems, and the need for new economic models

Evaluate the role your organisation's practices and strategies play in fostering an equitable global economy

Identify actionable measures that can be implemented within your professional and personal spheres to support economic practices that benefit both society and the environment

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