Course: Alternative economics systems

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Course title Alternative economics systems
Course code KAE/AESW
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kubátová Jaroslava, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Kročil Ondřej, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
unspecified

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
  • Homework for Teaching - 52 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 48 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course Alternative economic systems is an alternative to traditionally taught courses, such as micro- and macroeconomics, business, and management. It presents different approaches to economics, business, and management including HRM. The aim is to develop the students´awareness of the opportunities as well as risks of both the traditional and alternative economic systems. The course includes theoretical lessons and workshops with practitioners who apply alternative approaches to business.
Gaining a more comprehensive overview of current economic practice. Ability to conduct a constructive discussion.
Prerequisites
No particular skills and knowledge required.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Systematic Observation of Student

Participation in all workshops and writing a seminar paper.
Recommended literature
  • Conscious Capitalism.
  • Borzaga, C., Galera, G., Franchini, B., Chiomento, S., Nogales, R., Carini, Ch. (2020). Social enterprises and their ecosystems in Europe: Comparative Synthesis Report. European Commission.
  • Brown, C. (2017). Buddhist Economics. An Enlightened Approach to the Dismal Science.. New York.
  • Fraňková, E. (2015). Lokální ekonomiky v souvislostech aneb Produkce a spotřeba z blízka. Brno.
  • Frenken, K., Schor, J. (2017). Putting the sharing economy into perspective. Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions.
  • Hulgard, L., Pestoff, V., Defourny, J. (2014). Social Enterprise and the Third Sector: Changing European Landscapes in a Comparative Perspective.
  • Kotala, R (ed.). (2016). Lokální a alternativní ekonomické systémy. Síla komunity, nepeněžní, solidární a místní ekonomika.. Permakultura.
  • Mackey, J., Sisodia, R. (2014). Conscious Capitalism, With a New Preface by the Authors: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business.. New York.
  • Murray, A., Skene, K., Haynes, K. (2017). The Circular Economy: An Interdisciplinary Exploration of the Concept and Application in a Global Context. Journal of Business Ethics.
  • Nyssens, M. (2006). Social Enterprise. At the crossroads of market, public policies and civil society. London.
  • Sisodia, R., Sheth J., Wolfe, D. B. (2014). Firms of Endearment: How World-Class Companies Profit from Passion and Purpose. 2nd ed.. Upper Saddle River.
  • Stahlhofer, N.J., Schmidkonz, Ch., Kraft, P. (2018). Conscious Business in Germany. Assessing the Current Situation and Creating an Outlook for a New Paradigm.. Munich.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Economic and Managerial Studies (2019) Category: Economy 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Economic and Managerial Studies (2023) Category: Economy 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter