ECON0450A-F10
History of Economic Thought
History of Economic Thought
This course offers a historical and analytical perspective on the development of economic ideas. It asks the question: Why is economics what it is today? A number of international issues will be considered, such as the differential development of economic ideas in different countries, comparative advantage and its relation to trade, and the development and spread of socialist ideas. In this course students will read Adam Smith, Karl Marx, and Frederich Hayek. (ECON 0250 or ECON 0255; or by approval) 3 hrs. sem.
This course offers a historical and analytical perspective on the development of economic ideas. It asks the question: Why is economics what it is today? A number of international issues will be considered, such as the differential development of economic ideas in different countries, comparative advantage and its relation to trade, and the development and spread of socialist ideas. In this course students will read Adam Smith, Karl Marx, and Frederich Hayek. (ECON 0250 or ECON 0255; or by approval) 3 hrs. sem.
- Term:
- Fall 2010
- Location:
- Munroe Hall 405(MNR 405)
- Schedule:
- 7:30pm-10:25pm on Tuesday (Sep 6, 2010 to Dec 3, 2010)
- Type:
- Seminar
- Instructors:
- David Colander
- Subject:
- Economics
- Department:
- Economics
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- HIS PHL
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 91722
- Subject Code:
- ECON
- Course Number:
- 0450
- Section Identifier:
- A