Global Prosperity Beyond GDP

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UCL (University College London)

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Global Prosperity Beyond GDP

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Global Prosperity Beyond GDP

The course Global Prosperity Beyond GDP is an online class provided by UCL (University College London) through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

How can we think beyond GDP and build a prosperous economy that works better for people and the planet? Find out with this course.

Course description

Discover how we can build a better world by focusing on prosperity, not wealth.
4 weeks

Economic growth is no longer the best indicator of broader success. By 2050, the global population will reach 10 billion and we may face environmental crisis. If we are to thrive, and not just survive, into the next century, we will need new tools and new ways of thinking to tackle the challenges of today and ensure a successful and prosperous future for everyone.
On this course you will look at other approaches to defining success for society, examining how we must aim for a broader notion of prosperity at both a personal and planetary level.

The origins and future of GDP
The Democratic Deficit
The state as the guardian of prosperity
Measuring prosperity and potential new approaches
Sites of exemplification
The work of the RELIEF Centre
Frameworks of change
The Sustainable Development Goals
The 2050 Challenge
The Doughtnut development concept
Business and the new economy
Business and climate change
Consumption habits
Making a difference

Justify the need for a re-examination of the way we look at economics, and the role it plays in guiding society
Gain an understanding of the origin of GDP and the context from which it emerged
Gain an understanding of new approaches to measurement of success
Describe what a framework of change is, and why they exist
Recognise the potential for building a new economy that works better for people and the planet

The course is for anyone concerned with global issues and the unprecedented challenges of the 21st Century. It aims to inspire students, entrepreneurs, and citizens with a positive picture of what we are capable of with just a little bit of re-direction. No prior knowledge of the subject is needed.

UCL (University College London)
UCL was founded in 1826. It was the first English university established after Oxford and Cambridge, and the first to open up university education to those previously excluded from it.

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Prerequisites & Facts

Global Prosperity Beyond GDP

Course Topic

Economics, Politics & Society, Science, Engineering & Maths

University, College, Institution

UCL (University College London)

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Global Prosperity Beyond GDP

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / UCL (University College London) you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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