Economics of Social Change is a 5-part workshop series designed for people who are curious about how to apply an economic lens to social issues. Participants come from many vocations and backgrounds, and learn to develop an understanding of the connections between the local economy, community development and social change. Areas of interest include local job creation, business models for social change and income equality in areas related to real world social problems from food insecurity to affordable housing to climate action and more.

This 5-part workshop series takes place every other week starting on January 13th. Workshops are held in person at the Riddell LIbrary and Learning Centre at Mount Royal University.* Participants are required to watch a pre-recorded video (approximately 30-40 minutes in duration) alongside pre-readings in advance of each session. A certificate of completion is awarded to participants who complete all 5 sessions.

Please note, due to the ongoing pandemic and growing case counts in Alberta, the workshop series will be delivered virtually, at least for the first two sessions, until MRU reopens for in person course delivery.

Bursaries are available for anyone in need of financial assistance. Please email Barb Davies at bdavies@mtroyal.ca with 'Bursary - Economics of Social Change' in the subject line for details.

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THE CHANGING NATURE OF BUSINESS

February 10, 2022 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm

There is a growing responsibility worldwide for businesses to go beyond financial return to shareholders to seek a greater community benefit that prioritizes people and place. As a result, new ways of doing business are emerging. This workshop will explore the changing nature of business and the role of social enterprise and cooperatives in addressing issues impacting our local community including income inequality, food insecurity, economic inclusion and more.