ECON2713 · Economics

Global Horizons beyond Boston College: Integrating Ethics, Economics, and the Common Good

Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences

This seminar is ideal for seniors in the Economics and International Studies programs, aiming to apply their accumulated academic knowledge and their Boston College experience in a complex global context. "Global Horizons" invites students to explore the intricate interplay between global economic systems and ethical considerations, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach that integrates insights from environmental science, public policy, sociology, psychology, and more. The course will emphasize the Common Good, social well-being and the pursuit of a just society.Throughout the course, students will engage with advanced economic theories and models, applying them to analyze and propose solutions to pressing global issues such as international trade, labor practices, and sustainable development. The course challenges students to consider the ethical dimensions of economic policies and practices, connecting their entire academic journey to Boston Colleges commitment to moral discernment and the Common Good, one last time before they graduate and start to make their own mark in the world beyond The Heights.