Transitioning to the Circular economy will challenge all aspects of economic life. The monetary system is not ready for the circular economy. This course is aimed at businesses and policy makers with responsibility to promote circular business models. It is for those new to the notions of the political economy and familiar with sustainability as well as those familiar with economics but not sustainability.
You will learn:
- The connection between the circulation of money and circulation of materials
- Where policy needs to tighten to stimulate circularity
- Business strategy to respond to stricter material regulations
- How the money system works
- Where the economic and material system intersect
- Four strategic areas for businesses to keep under close review
- Two lessons for policymakers including how to effectively use environmental tariffs
The course consists of a video lesson followed by check your knowledge quizzes, exercises and further reading.
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 2 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
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