Capitalism has become a central concept when discussing economic systems and the relationship between business and society, trade and politics, and political economy. Students at BI who aspire to understand the world, participate in conversations and processes related to society and the world, responsibility, and ethics, need this course. This type of understanding is particularly important when the world is changing.

The course provides an in-depth introduction to capitalism, its various definitions and dimensions. It aims to be educational by offering insights into the economic history of ideas in the Western world. It will illustrate how politics, technology, and the market have shaped capitalism. The main focus of the course is on how capitalism manifests in different arenas of business and social life, emphasizing variations in time and place. Through historical, ethical, and theoretical perspectives, various aspects of capitalism will be presented in a broader societal context. The course particularly emphasizes how digital technology shapes capitalism in contemporary times, with perspectives on the future, as well as how geopolitical changes influence capitalism.