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Human- Environment Systems II: Mechanisms of the anthroposphere in economic and societal perspective
Regelmechanismen der Anthroposphäre II: Gesellschaftliche Mechanismen
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Abstract
Analysis of central mechanisms of the anthroposphere: ecological economic, institution- and innovation theoretical principles.
Objective
Introduction to the theoretical foundations of the analysis of central mechanisms of the anthroposphere – in a sustainable development perspective. Knowledge of the different scientific and political discussions on sustainable development. Knowledge of selected analytical tools (Ecological Economics, economic analysis of institutions, innovation theory, “Ordnungstheorie”, Theory of liberal economic policy). Ability to identify central non sustainable mechanisms and policies, to formulate adequate research questions, to choose and to use adequate analytical tools, and to elaborate solutions.
Content
The idea of sustainable development: origins, conceptions, conferences, state of the discussion. Development as Freedom: Foundations of a human-rights-based Society and Economy (Amartya Sen, Ralf Dahrendorf, Friedrich. A. von Hayek, Karl. R. Popper. Walter Eucken). Selected mechanisms and trends: The “neo-mercantilism-syndrom” Resources, democracy, and economic development Millennium goals, poverty, and economic development The Stern-Report: What`s new? The Growth-spiral” (Hans Chr. Binswanger) Globalization – facts and elements of a fair globalization It`s the software! Institutional Innovations for Sustainable Development Change in the perspective: It`s the individual Perspectives for further, deeper analysis
Resources
Lecture Notes
skript and additional texts are distributed in the cource
Literature
A first selection: - Ralf Dahrendorf ( 2003): Auf der Suche nach einer neuen Ordnung, München - Ingeborg Fiala / Jürg Minsch u.a. (2006): Monitoring Nachhaltiger Entwicklung in Österreich, hrsg. vom Bundesministerium für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft Wien - Friedrich A. von Hayek (1991): Die Verfassung der Freiheit, 3. Auflage, Tübingen - Friedrich A. von Hayek (1972): Theorie komplexer Phänomene, Tübingen - Jürg Minsch / Peter H. Feindt / Hans. P. Meister / Uwe Schneidewind / Tobias Schulz (1998): Institutionelle Reformen für eine Politik der Nachhaltigkeit, Berlin / Heidelberg / New York - J. Minsch / A. Eberle / B. Meier / U. Schneidewind (1996). Mut zum ökologischen Umbau. Innovationsstrategien für Unternehmen, Politik und Akteurnetze, Birkhäuser, Basel / Boston / Berlin. - Karl. R. Popper (1980): Die offene Gesellschaft und ihre Feinde, Bde. I und II, 6. Auflage, Tübingen - Amartya Sen (2002): Ökonomie für den Menschen. Wege zur Gerechtigkeit und Solidarität in der Marktwirtschaft, München Further reading and citations are listed in the skript and mentioned in the course.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Regelmechanismen der Anthroposphäre II: Gesellschaftliche Mechanismen |
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2 h weekly |