Overview
Description
An overview of the history of economic thought, examining the contributions of leading economists and key schools of thought from classical economists to recent advances in economic science recognized by the Nobel Prize.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed
- at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed
- Junior or Senior standing
ECON 102ECON 103
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing; ECON 102; ECON 103.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall
Terms
fall
Core
CO10, CO13
Restrictions
Junior or Senior standing
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- identify and discuss the contributions of prominent economists, both historical and contemporary.
- critically appraise these contributions, considering their relevance to economic and social challenges at the time of their writing and their lasting impact on the discipline.
- identify recent contributions to the field of economics and discuss their significance to current understanding and practice.
- explain the benefits of a market-based economy and identify areas where government intervention in the free market is likely to increase aggregate well-being.
- clearly communicate their interpretation of significant economic ideas and theories, both in writing and orally.