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Why Business? What is the Role of Business in a Just and Humane Society

The course examines the common perceptions of business (both positive and negative) and the role of business in a market economy by first introducing the main elements of a market economy, and then presenting opposing points of view of this economic model.The course encourages reflection upon the possibility that business can be honorable and play a role in a just and humane society.

Status: Business
Status: Economics
BeginnerCourse22 hours

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SO

5.0Reviewed Aug 18, 2022

Wonderfully designed course! Can't recommend this course enough to anyone interetsed in going into business.

DK

5.0Reviewed Oct 28, 2024

Re-learned many things I forgot from my undergraduate years. Looking forward to taking the remaining courses!

JM

5.0Reviewed Aug 16, 2023

Fantastic instructor and valuable content. This course was my first Coursera experience and left a great first impression on me!

LJ

4.0Reviewed May 23, 2024

I absolutely love this course! Everything was engaging and well laid out. The only issue is you have to wait for peer review which holds you back from getting a certificate.

BP

5.0Reviewed Oct 9, 2023

A good and balance look at economics and its ethical considerations.

CB

5.0Reviewed Aug 26, 2025

I absolutely loved this course. It taught me about all the wonderful economist and social justice warriors of our economy, current and older markets, and how they affected out country and still do.

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