Throughout this course, you will delve into the intricate details of the food production system through a system-thinking lens. You will examine the grand challenges faced by the food, fiber, and natural resource industries, and their repercussions on people, the planet, and profit. By the end of this course, you will have a clear understanding of the concept of systems … [Read more...] about Sustainable Food Systems
Social Sciences
Privacy & Standardisation Capstone
Welcome to the capstone on the specialisation on Privacy & Standardisation. This capstone will build on the knowledge you obtained in the courses: Standardisation & Technology, Privacy in the Western World, Privacy in the USA and Privacy in Europe. The capstone will help you build a comprehensive opinion and it will challenge you in all areas of present-day privacy … [Read more...] about Privacy & Standardisation Capstone
Arctic Change & the Nexus of Governance, Economics & Culture
In this course, you will learn how the changing Arctic environment is tied to the growing economic and strategic importance of the North. After setting the stage through a review of the peoples of the Arctic and how they are dealing with change, Arctic governance, economies national defense, attention turns to marine use of the Arctic, oil and gas exploration, mining, … [Read more...] about Arctic Change & the Nexus of Governance, Economics & Culture
Narrative Economics
Dear Potential Learner, Please take some time to read through this note before deciding to enroll. This course, Narrative Economics, is relatively short and proposes a simple concept: we need to incorporate the contagion of narratives into our economic theory. You can think of narratives as stories that shape public beliefs, which in turn influence our decision making. … [Read more...] about Narrative Economics
Feedback Loops: Vertical Feedback
Hierarchies are everywhere. They’re at work. They’re at school. They’re inside our families, teams, and social networks. This second course in the "Feedback Loops" specialization will help you provide meaningful feedback to people both above and below you in a wide range of important organizational (and relational) structures. … [Read more...] about Feedback Loops: Vertical Feedback
