ECO 206 - Economic Thought

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Wesleyan College

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Description:

Goal To familiarize students with the historical and philosophical foundations of economic thought. Content Students will study ethical and logistical roots of economic thought and their impact on the economic theory developed by Smith, Ricardo, Mill, Marx, Hayek and Keynes. The course will also explore the various concepts of freedom, and the extent to which capitalist and socialist economies satisfy these definitions of freedom. Taught Fall. Alternate years. Gen. Ed. Category Critical thinking. Credit 3 hours.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wesleyancollege.edu

Phone Number:

(478) 477-1110

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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