
Overview
In this Global Prosperity Beyond GDP course from UCL by FutureLearn , you will have the chance to discover how we can build a better world by focusing on prosperity, not wealth.
Key facts
- 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.
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
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
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Topics include:
How GDP came to dominate and what this means today
From measuring growth to measuring prosperity
Frameworks of change
Building the New Economy
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Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- 2 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
- Start straight away and join a global classroom of learners.
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Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Economics Econometrics View 8 other Short Courses in Econometrics in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
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.
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
74 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 74 EUR for the full programme during 1 months. -
National
74 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 74 EUR for the full programme during 1 months.