ECON 104. The Evolution of Economic Ideas and Systems. .25 Credits.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer; Lecture hours:1
This course covers how economic ideas evolved alongside changes in economic systems. Topics include the economic thought of Smith, Marx, Veblen, Keynes and Hayek, and economic systems such as ancient communism, empires, feudalism, mercantilism and various forms of capitalism. Students read and write independently on the topic.