Economics 315 - History of Economic Thought

Study of the historical development of economics by reading the original works of the 'great masters': Smith, Ricardo, Marx, Marshall, and Keynes. Also examines the influence of the social context in which these theories were developed. Provides a historical perspective on modern microeconomics and macroeconomics - how these modern theories are similar to and different from earlier theories.

This course is open to Juniors and Seniors. Prereq: Econ-211 and 212