History of Economic Thought

The development of economic theory, emphasising the works of the classical and neoclassical economists and Keynes. The subject will be concerned with looking at modern economic theory from an historical perspective. Students will be expected to read original works as well as secondary literature.

• 1Understand the pre-occupations of economists and the way these have changed over time.
• 2Appreciate the main contributions to economics, during the neoclassical period.
• 3Compare alternative views and approaches to economics.
• 4Contrast developments in various countries.
• 5Appreciate the influence of other subjects on the development of economics.
• 6Become familiar with major personalities and literature of economics.