2009 Course Handbook
ECON356: History of Economic Thought
This unit looks at the major developments in economic analysis from the 18th century. The subject traces the historical development of the main schools of thought in economic theory. Philosophical, social and political factors that have affected the development of economic theory are also considered. Individual economists to whom attention is paid include Quesnay, Smith, Malthus, Ricardo, J.S. Mill, Marx, Jevons, Marshall, Keynes and Galbraith.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 3 |
| When Offered: | D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year |
| Staff Contact: | Dr Wylie Bradford |
| Prerequisites: | ECON110 and ECON111 and 6cp at 200 level in units offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics |
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| Unit Designations: |
Social Science
Commerce; Economics |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Economics |
Timetable Information
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