SUSTAINABLE CAPITALISM

GENBUS 250

Course Description

Examination of how firms, government, and civil society interplay in free market capitalism to bring about not only prosperity and economic freedom but also economic inequality, environmental degradation, and a weakening of institutions. Application of this knowledge to how capitalism can be reimagined for free market economies and business to foster prosperous societies and planetary health.

Prerequisties

ECON 101 or declared in undergraduate Business Exchange program

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average

2.73

No change from Historical

Completion Rate

87.5%

No change from Historical

A Rate

29.17%

No change from Historical

Class Size

No change from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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Ann TERLAAK

[email protected]

4.7

Rating

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