Undergraduate Course: History of Economic Thought 2 (ECNM10026)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Economics |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Economics |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/econ/intranet/Honourscourses.htm |
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| Course description |
The History of Economic Thought is a major branch of both Economics and of the History of Ideas. It traces the development of economic theories and ideas from earliest times to the present. The emphasis is on `thought' rather than on `history', although for some topics a knowledge of the institutional background is indispensable, e.g. when studying the Ancient Greeks or classical monetary disputes. For each topic the development of the economic writers' ideas and theories is carefully set out and secondary literature considered. Biographical information is limited to identifying these writers in the chronology of economics and outlining the major intellectual influences upon them. The course aims to provide a survey of economic theories from Aristotle to Keynes and to give an opportunity to study particular economic ideas and theories in considerable depth. Topics covered include: Ancient Greeks and Aquinas; Mercantilism; Precursors of Adam Smith; Adam Smith; David Ricardo; Classical theories of value and distribution; Classical monetary theory; Malthus; Classical economic policy; Pre-Marxian Socialists; John Stuart Mill; Marx as a classical economist; Jevons; Austrian economics; Marshall on price theory; Marshall on economic methodology and economic policy; The Stockholm School; Keynes. As well as a direct knowledge and understanding of major contributions to economics over a long time span, the course provides general insights into economic methodology and reasoning, and helps to deepen understanding of modern economic analysis. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
Visiting students should usually have at least 3 Economics courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this) for entry to this course. This MUST INCLUDE courses in both Macroeconomics and Microeconomics. We will only consider University/College level courses. |
| Prospectus website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | 11:10 - 13:00 | | | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 11:10 - 13:00, Zone: Central. Georger Square 07 |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| After successful completion of this course students should have developed their general skills of critical analyss and assessment; obtaining and processing information from a variety of sources; presentation and communication skills; interpersonal and groups skills; independent action and initiative; managing tasks and time. |
Assessment Information
| A 2 hour degree examination in April/May (85%) and one essay (15%). |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Mr Donald Rutherford
Tel: (0131 6)50 8357
Email: D.Rutherford@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Dawn Mcmanus
Tel: (0131 6)50 8361
Email: Dawn.McManus@ed.ac.uk |
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