As for the pass course together with wider reading in the same field.

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 appreciations of the history of economic thought texts
• Have a historical consciousness of economic ideas

By examination, essay and tutorial participation.

Lectures and tutorials as for the pass course, together with additional tutorials throughout the semester or a longer honours essay.

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

Incompatible with ECHI 2005 History of Economic Thought  (P)

Please refer to Course Website