Discuss the scope and limitations of the economic system, neoclassical economics, and neoliberalism for economic development. Identify the emergence of new economic proposals such as heterodox economics, behavioral economics or new institutional economics. Identify alternative development indicators. Identify relationships with biblical teachings. It is essential for advanced studies in Socio-ecological and Ecological Economics topics.
Develop an objective stance, both critical and proactive, about the effectiveness of the main economic currents and their public policy implications. Reflect on the situation of the economic system from a biblical perspective.
The limitation of access to basic services, inequity in income distribution, environmental deterioration, among others, have deepened despite economic growth in a fallen world where selfishness reigns. Professionals are required to identify the scope and limitations of economic policies and to design biblically-based solutions.
The Lord Jesus Christ said that there would always be poor on earth (Mark 14: 7) because we live in a fallen world, however, also in the Word of God it is written how human beings should deal with economic problems from others (Deuteronomy 15: 4, 11, Proverbs 14:31).
Design and implement local action programs and economic policies that consider the development and freedom of those most in need through a biblical approach.
Evaluate the economic, social and environmental repercussions of economic policies in the various sectors of the society or community to which it belongs.
Evaluate the development, implementation and effects of the main economic policies for different regions of the world.
Design an action program in your workplace or community (microeconomic) or public policy for a region or country (macroeconomic) that addresses the main current economic and development problems with a biblical perspective.
Reflect on the current economic situation, as well as its collateral effects on development, being aware of the needs of individuals and countries, and proactive in designing proposals for those most in need.
