ECO 3459 - Policy Debates in the History of Economic Thought

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): ENG 1020 or ENG 1021

Description: In this course, students will study the influence of economic ideas on social and political policy from the 17th century to the present day. The course explores the ideas of seminal thinkers including Adam Smith, Karl Marx, and F.A. Hayek. Students will discover how economic ideas impacted major policy debates and historical events, such as the Bolshevik Revolution, the New Deal, and the 2008 Financial Crisis. Through reading, writing, and discussion, students will gain a nuanced understanding of the relationship between economic ideas and real-world historical events. The course also aims to provide students with useful analytical tools to consider contemporary policy challenges like environmental regulation, urban planning, and income inequality.

General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences