Alternative Economics
Harnessing the social economy
A large proportion of economic activity just does not appear in measurements of national income or GDP. There is a whole non-exchange economy of voluntary work, reciprocal work and activities such as housework and personal care in the home. This insight by feminist economists and others provides an important corrective to how we understand economics.
It is also true that there are other activities that might be considered part of the social and solidarity economy: co-operatives, community-owned enterprises and publicly-controlled sectors, for example.
Participants are challenged to put aside their assumptions about economics to discover ways to build the economics of solidarity - practical alternatives to the dominant models around us.
For organizations, this course is available in virtual, in-person, or hybrid formats to meet diverse organizational needs and preferences. For individuals, we will run occasional virtual workshops, and you are encouraged to join the notification list.
It is also true that there are other activities that might be considered part of the social and solidarity economy: co-operatives, community-owned enterprises and publicly-controlled sectors, for example.
Participants are challenged to put aside their assumptions about economics to discover ways to build the economics of solidarity - practical alternatives to the dominant models around us.
For organizations, this course is available in virtual, in-person, or hybrid formats to meet diverse organizational needs and preferences. For individuals, we will run occasional virtual workshops, and you are encouraged to join the notification list.
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Course Delivery
This participatory workshop programme available in the following delivery formats:
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Virtual delivery
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In person delivery
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Hybrid delivery
Duration
This is typically a one-day course delivered as in-house training. Longer or bespoke programmes can be arranged.
Course Certificate
Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the course.
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