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.

Upon successful completion of the requirements for this course, students will be able to:
• Understand key models and concepts of the history of economic thought
• Understand scholarly articles concerned  the history of economic thought
• Produce simple appreciations of the history of economic thought texts
• Have a historical consciousness of economic ideas

By examination, essay and tutorial participation.

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

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

Incompatible with ECHI 2015 History of Economic Thought  (H)

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