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History of Economic Thought

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Fr 1p.m. – 3:45p.m.		 University Hall Y03-3350 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Time
Fr 1p.m. – 3:45p.m.
Location
University Hall Y03-3350
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (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

9/3/2024 - 12/13/2024

Location

University Hall Y03-3350

Enrolled / Capacity

30 / 30

Status

Closed

Tuition*

$1984 (guest students)

* 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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