ECON-UA 206 - History of Economic Thought (P, T)

Institution:

New York University

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Description:

Begins with a short introduction to mercantilism, then moves to the classical school, examining the contributions of its main figures (Smith, Malthus, Ricardo, Mill, and others). Ends with Marx's reaction to classical doctrines and the Marginalist Revolution of the late 19th century, which set the foundation of modern neoclassical economics. Conceptually, covers a variety of topics but focuses on two main entities: first, the normative aspects of the debate on the factors determining the value of commodities and the related issue of the principles that ought to govern the allocation of wealth; and Department of Economics second, various theories of economic growth and historical change, including predictions made on the future of capitalism.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nyu.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 998-1212

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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