ECON 496: Special Topics in Economics

ECON 496-004: Economic Philosophy
(Spring 2012)

01:30 PM to 04:15 PM F

Enterprise Hall 318

Section Information for Spring 2012

This course will treat a number of central topics in the nature and character of economics. We will focus on the meaning of liberty, the economic claims for liberty, and its place in the web of political economy. Three broad rubrics cover much of the course discussion: knowledge, liberty, and coordination. To some extent, the course is an exploration of the meaning and interrelation of those three topics. In a broad sense, you might see the course all as a formulation of the invisible-hand economic philosophy. The course is primarily a graduate course (Econ 827), but the instructor (Daniel Klein) seeks to include a number of outstanding undergraduates. Undergraduate enrollment is by permission of the instructor. Contact Prof. Klein with questions at dklein@gmu.edu.

ECON 496 004 prerequisite: permission of instructor. Enrollment in this section is controlled; contact econgrad@gmu.edu for permission to register.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Subject matter varies. Notes: May be repeated when topic is different. Offered by Economics. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 24 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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