COURSES

This course will provide Jackson’s views that prosperity goes beyond material concerns and continuous economic growth is not sustainable. He analyzes the consequences of the relentless pursuit of economic growth and material goods for the planet and for people’s wellbeing. Jackson also proposes solutions by outlining pathways towards a sustainable economy. It involves changing mentality, as well as redefining “prosperity”.

Learning Objectives

1. Demonstrate an understanding of current modern economy framework.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of Jackson’s proposed economy framework.

3. Develop critical thinking skills about possibilities to implement prosperity without economic growth concept.

4. Develop critical thinking skills for explaining possibilities to implement solutions in developed and developing countries.
   
   

Reading Material

Jackson, Tim, 2009, Prosperity Without Growth, Economics for a FinitePlanet