ECON258

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ECON258

History of Economic Thought ECON258 FA

Next Offered in 9899 FA

A critical examination of the development of economic theory in light of readings from original source materials. The main focus will be on writings of members of the classical, Marxian, neoclassical and Keynesian schools. The links between the various modes of analysis and positions on policy issues will be inspected.

MAJOR READINGS

Smith, THE WEALTH OF NATIONS
Malthus, AN ESSAY ON THE PRINCIPLE OF POPULATION
Ricardo, PRINCIPLES OF POLITICAL ECONOMY AND TAXATION
Marx, CAPITAL, VOL 1
Marshall, PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS
Veblen, THE THEORY OF THE LEISURE CLASS
Keynes, THE GENERAL THEORY

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Midterm and final examination at scheduled time. Term paper due by last day of reading period.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed DROP/ADD form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS ECON

Prerequisites: ECON105 or ECON111 and ECON112

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998

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