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Case study: The farming subsidy debate

Target GroupExecutive Education, MasterResource TypeCase StudyDomainNature-Society-Economy Interactions and Dependencies, Biodiversity and Climate, Stakeholder EngagementDuration1h to ≤ 2hAuthorProf. Rajat Panwar
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This resource helps students analyze corporate political strategy in sustainability transitions. Students gain competencies in stakeholder mapping, political risk assessment, and systems-level policy interventions. They learn to evaluate trade-offs between advocacy and neutrality when market incentives conflict with public policy.

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The accompanying discussion questions encourage students to grapple with tensions between political caution and engagement, weighing strategic risks against sustainability commitments.

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Case Study

Assign students specific analytical roles before presenting the case. Use structured questioning protocols to guide examination of stakeholder perspectives, decision points, and systemic factors. Have students work in small groups to develop competing recommendations, then debate solutions using evidence from the case. Conclude with reflection on reasoning processes and assumptions that influenced their analysis.

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      • General KnowledgeGeneral knowledge represents foundational understanding across multiple disciplines needed for sustainable development. It creates an integrated mindset that connects basic and advanced topics across various knowledge domains.
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      • Economics
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      • Marketing and advertising
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