ECON 827: Economic Philosophy

ECON 827-001: Economic Philosophy
(Spring 2013)

01:30 PM to 04:15 PM F

Enterprise Hall 318

Section Information for Spring 2013

The course develops a Smithian outlook. The central statement of the outlook is that, by and large, in a choice between two policy reforms, the more-liberty reform is the more desirable. Thus the outlook advances a presumption of liberty. Three broad rubrics cover much of the course discussion: Liberty - Coordination - Knowledge. The class format will be lecture and discussion, based on pre-assigned readings. Students will be required to do a major term paper. It should be at least 20 pages, double-spaced, 12-pt font, and normal margins. That paper is due the day of the final exam. For Undergraduates who enroll in the course as Econ 496 004 (CRN 13749), the requirements will be less. For example, the term-paper recommended length will be only 12 pages.

Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Analyzes philosophical organization, including interrelations between economics and legal and political institutions; philosophical presuppositions of capitalist economy under constitutional democracy; alternative presuppositions for non-capitalist economies; and critical evaluation of history of ideas in social and moral philosophy. Offered by Economics. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 611 or 811 or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate or Non-Degree.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

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