Philosophy of Economic Thought (ECON2100)
Course level
Undergraduate
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Prerequisite
ECON1010 + 1020
Recommended companion
ECON2110
Course enquiries
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Course description
Aims to identify philosophical foundations of modern economics. Reference made to Hobbes, Locke, Smith & Bentham. Rival socio-economic philosophies introduced & compared. Discusses question of whether mainstream economics is a value-free science. Examines changing conceptions of meaning of science & relationships between economics, politics & culture.