History of Economic Thought

Cod y Modiwl: AB33320
Teitl y Modiwl: History of Economic Thought
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Maria Plotnikova
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Rhagofynion: AB23120 neu AB23220
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Kyriaki Remoundou; Dr Maria Plotnikova; Professor Homagni Choudhury

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Essay: (2,000 words)	30%
Arholiad Semester	3 Awr	70%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Essay: (2,000 words)	30%
Arholiad Ailsefyll	3 Awr	70%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

1. Evaluate the contribution of the major economic schools of thought to economics thinking.
2. Explain and critically evaluate the differences and similarities between alternative schools of thought in economics.
3. Trace the historical origins of some of the main concepts in contemporary economic thought.
4. Demonstrate familiarity and comment critically on several of the key historical texts in the development of economics.
5. Demonstrate an appreciation of pluralism in economic thinking.

Disgrifiad cryno

The study of the origins of modern economics contributes towards an understanding of economic theory in a historical context, gained by following the evolution of economic thought from the classical economists to the 21st century. The module highlights the need for pluralism in economic thinking which became evident from the 2008 crisis. Coverage focuses on the emergence of the major economic schools of thought, developed in a historical context.

Cynnwys

Introduction: The importance of studying the history of economic thought

Classical economists

Karl Marx

The Keynesian revolution

Neo-classical economists

New Keynesian Economics

New Political Macroeconomics

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Communication skills will be developed in small group discussions during seminars. Written communication skills are also needed for the completing the coursework.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Students will develop a better understanding of the economics discipline and its evolution which will help their career planning.
Datrys Problemau	Problem solving will be applied in tutorials and lectures.
Gwaith Tim	Team working will be encouraged in seminars
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Own learning will be improved while preparing for seminars and coursework.
Rhifedd	Numerical problems and data analysis will be treated in tutorial exercises
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Students will appreciate plurality in economics thinking.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Research and information literacy skills will be required for completing the coursework.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Students will need to access economic journals.

Nodau

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