Social Economy |
ΚKΠ15 - Social Economy Tutor: Michael Fefes Semester: 5th Short Description: It is assumed that the student is already familiar with the basic concepts as regards the European Union and Social Policy. The course aims to describe the social economy sector, considered to be the third pole between private and public sector economy. We analyze the basic concepts of social economy, the importance and contribution to global and national economy, the underlying principles and institutions through which it operates (e.g. cooperatives, associations, foundations, NGOs etc.). Then we analyze the concepts of co-operative, association, foundation and mutual funds, that is the key players of any activity in the social economy, producing goods and services valuable to the community, creating jobs and providing solutions to local communities that the other two sectors of economy cannot offer. Finally we discuss the meaning and function of the European Co-operative, which is the first pillar of the European Institutions of Social Economy. Aims:
Learning Outcomes: Students completing the course should:
Structure: The course includes 13 three-hour interactive lectures.The first part is an introductive tutorial, followed by discussion with the students on issues pertaining to that or previous tutorials. Assessment: Assessment will be through a written exam at the end of the semester. Bibliography: Tutors’ Notes |