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ECHI2005 History of Economic Thought(P)

Later Year Course

Offered By School of Economics
Academic Career Undergraduate
Course Subject Economic History
Offered in First Semester, 2009 and First Semester, 2010
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

This course is an introduction to the history of economic theory. While the major phases in the development of economics (in the technical sense) will be studied, the aim will be to treat them against the background of their historical environment, including political and social thought and current economic problems. The course will include, but not be confined to, the work of Smith, Ricardo, Marx, Marshall and Keynes.

Indicative Assessment

By examination, essay and tutorial participation.

Workload

Two lectures per week with tutorials throughout the semester plus private study time.

Areas of Interest Economic History and Economics
Requisite Statement

ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 and ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1, or ECON1100 Economics 1 (H), or ECON1001/1011 Economics I (P or H), and completion or concurrent enrolment in ECON2101/2111.

 

Incompatibility

Incompatible with ECHI 2015 History of Economic Thought  (H)

 

Prescribed Texts See Course Website:  http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECHI2005
Preliminary Reading

See Course Website:  http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECHI2005

 

Indicative Reading List See Course Website:  http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECHI2005
Majors/Specialisations Policy Studies
Other Information

For further information please refer to http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECHI2005

Academic Contact See: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECHI2005

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