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ECHI8011 Classic Works of Economic Theory

Offered By School of Economics
Academic Career Graduate Coursework
Course Subject Economic History
Offered in First Semester, 2010 and First Semester, 2011
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

This course introduces the student to the analysis and appraisal of certain classic texts in the history of economics. These texts will be drawn from pre-classical, Classical, Neoclassical and modern eras in economics, giving students a familiarity with both different periods, and different approaches to fundamental problems.

Learning Outcomes This course introduces to students several key economic texts of pre-Classical, Classical, Neoclassical and modern eras, giving students a familiarity with different approaches to fundamental problems
Indicative Assessment
  • Examination - 90 marks
  • Essay - 40 marks
  • Tutorials - 10 marks
  • Seminar - 10 marks
  • Total - 150 marks
Workload 12 hours per week
Course Classification(s) AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs.
Areas of Interest Economic History and Economics
Eligibility At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree with introductory level courses in Economics, Statistics and Econometrics
Prescribed Texts See Course Website:  http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECHI8011
Preliminary Reading

See Course Website:  http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECHI8011

 

Indicative Reading List See Course Website:  http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECHI8011
Programs Graduate Diploma in Economics, Graduate Diploma in Applied Economics, Graduate Diploma in Economic Policy, Master of Economics, Master of Applied Economics, and Master of Economic Policy
Other Information

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