S D 3375 - Sustainable Economics and Community Development (3)

When Offered: Spring
What does it mean for economies or development initiatives to be just and sustainable? How are communities around the world mobilizing to advance their own visions of just and sustainable economic development? And what are the prospects for creating alternative economies in today’s world? This course provides the theoretical and practical tools needed to explore economic issues from the perspective of sustainable development. Students will examine multiple perspectives on sustainable development, engage critiques of development and sustainability, and analyze case studies of sustainable economic initiatives, alternate economies, and community development.
Prerequisite: S D 2700. (Global Learning Opportunity course)