SOCIAL ECONOMICS – PROGRAMME SUBJECT IN PROGRAMMES FOR SPECIALIZATION IN GENERAL STUDIES (SOK1-01)

Economics plays an important role in everyday life, and social economics is a crucial factor for the standards of living and the welfare of a country’s citizens. In a global economy with marked differences between poor and rich countries, it is important to understand the factors at work in the international community's economic development. By the same token, it is necessary to understand how economic growth can give rise to a whole new set of challenges with respect to the environment and sustainable development.

Social economics shall give pupils a better insight into economic processes and relationships on a national and international level. Furthermore, this subject shall motivate the, to become more involved in society and participate actively in working life and social life. A socio-economic understanding will give them a better springboard from which to participate in social debate and make financial choices. Social economics is therefore a generally educative subject.

Social economics shall make pupils better quipped to work with economic policies and theories. The subject shall also help them better understand how money and financial policies can be used to achieve economic and political objectives. Social economics shall sharpen their awareness of the relationship between how social economic priorities are set and how these affect one’s own circumstances. The subject shall also make pupils better attuned to issues concerning the use of resources, the environment and sustainable development.

By using many methods in different arenas, teaching in the subject shall stimulate curiosity, creativity, cooperation, reflection and critical thinking. Social economics will help us create a basis for participation in working life, continued study and lifelong learning.