More materials about Growth and boundaries, Solution Strategies, Equity and Opportunity of Distribution, Pluralism in Economics, Innovation Management & Social Entrepreneurship
Summary
- This resource can be used to teach practical applications of Doughnut Economics in business contexts through real-world examples. Students can gain competencies in understanding how businesses implement regenerative and distributive approaches, analyze enterprise design innovations, and evaluate how different business models can align with sustainability principles. The collection spans diverse industries and scales, from local cooperatives to global corporations.
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How to use
- The resource is most effective in business and sustainability courses, particularly in modules focused on business model innovation or sustainable enterprise design. It can be used for case study analysis in lectures, workshop activities using the provided canvases, or comparative analysis assignments. Best used after students have a basic understanding of Doughnut Economics concepts, either as main course material or capstone projects.
- Faculty should familiarize themselves with the Doughnut Design for Business tools (Core tool and Taster tool) as these case studies include companion workshop canvases. Consider structuring assignments around comparing different business types or analyzing how specific companies have embedded sustainability into their core design. The 14 diverse case studies allow for both breadth and depth in teaching approaches.
Teaching format tip
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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