PE 2400 - Intro to Political Economy

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

Politics

Description:

This course is an introduction to capitalism, as seen initially through the great works of political economy by Adam Smith, David Ricardo and Karl Marx. It presents their writings in a theoretical and social context, as well as in relation to modern economics. The curriculum then turns to the present and applies this foundation to an examination of economic crisis, labor exploitation, the profit motive and the role of the government under capitalism. Prerequisites: EC1 Placement

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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