About the lecture:
The lecture examines the question of how economic activity on a finite planet is possible in the long term
. Based on ecological economics, it will be shown why unlimited growth comes up against ecological limits and why classic prosperity indicators ignore central social and ecological aspects. Efficiency gains do not automatically prove to be the solution, as rebound effects often increase resource consumption. Against this background, global distribution issues and
possible transformation paths towards economic development within planetary
limits are discussed.
About the author:
Falk Strotebeck has been Professor of Economics at the South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences in Meschede since 2014 and works in the Department of Engineering and Economics. Among other things, he teaches microeconomics, economic policy and applied economics and is a course representative for business administration. His interest in sustainability combines economic analysis with questions of planetary boundaries, efficiency and social responsibility.
Lecture series "UPB for Future"
For the fifth time, the Office of Educational Innovation and University Didactics is organising a joint lecture series on the topic of sustainability together with Prof. Dr. René Fahr 's department in the winter semester 25/26. The lecture series is entitled "UPB for Future" and is aimed at students of all disciplines and study phases, employees and interested members of the public. The ecological, social and economic dimensions of sustainability are addressed and discussed in weekly lectures.
