The course examines the common perceptions of business (both positive and negative) and the role of business in a market economy by first introducing the main elements of a market economy, and then presenting opposing points of view of this economic model.The course encourages reflection upon the possibility that business can be honorable and play a role in a just and humane society.
Why Business? What is the Role of Business in a Just and Humane Society
Why Business? What is the Role of Business in a Just and Humane Society
This course is part of Ethical Leadership Specialization
Instructor: James Otteson
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Identify the main elements of a market economy Explain how a market economy is supposed to work
Evaluate the strongest arguments for supporting a market economy Evaluate the objections to the role of business in a market economy
Reflect on the role of business in a just and humane society Create a personal vision statement for an honorable professional life
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Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024
Re-learned many things I forgot from my undergraduate years. Looking forward to taking the remaining courses!
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I absolutely loved this course. It taught me about all the wonderful economist and social justice warriors of our economy, current and older markets, and how they affected out country and still do.
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I absolutely love this course! Everything was engaging and well laid out. The only issue is you have to wait for peer review which holds you back from getting a certificate.
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