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ECON 781

History of Economic Thought and Theory

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelGraduate
Average gradeA-
Standard

Overview

Description

History of economic thought and theory, including Classical, Neo-Classical, Austrian, and Heterodox. Emphasizes the development and current relevance of economists and schools of economic thought.

Units

Lecture3

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Offered: Every Fall

Terms

fall

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Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • identify the development of seminal economic theories.
  • use skills of critical thinking and economic theory appraisal.
  • interpret economic theory from different perspectives (e.g., Classical, Neo-Classical, Austrian, Heterodox).
  • clearly communicate their interpretation of various economic theories and thought in writing.
  • critically analyze current economic thought in the context of historical economic thought.