- Commerce and Society

Catalog description

This course provides a thematic introduction to global commerce, emphasizing the interrelationship of commerce and society. The particular topic and approach of the course will vary dependent upon the instructors’ choice, but students in all sections will explore the relationship of commerce and society from an interdisciplinary perspective, emphasizing the ways in which the economy and trade are connected to culture, social movements, and other global factors. Broad topics addressed include economic systems & institutions, money & value, markets, labor, commodities, and ethics & equity. GC 101 is required for all Global Commerce majors and is a prerequisite for Global Commerce 201.