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History of Economic Thought

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
TuTh 12:30p.m. – 1:45p.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W04-0138 3 $2138 (guest students)
Date
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
Time
TuTh 12:30p.m. – 1:45p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W04-0138
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2138 (guest students)

Description

AA discussion of the rise and development of systematic economic thought. Both orthodox and heterodox economic ideas are studied in light of the social and historical context in which they developed. The course covers the origins of mercantilist thought, the physiocrats, classical political economy through Marx, neoclassical economics, the marginalist school, and the advent of macroeconomics.

Prerequisites

ECON 101 and 102

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/8/2026 - 12/11/2026

Location

Wheatley-Peters W04-0138

Enrolled / Capacity

20 / 20

Status

Closed

Instructor

Jonathan Cogliano

Tuition*

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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