ECON 3349

History of Economic Thought

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This course will examine theories of value, production, distribution, and growth as developed in classical political economy and neoclassical economics. Theories of equilibrium and stability, the links between classical political economy and macroeconomic theory, and reactions to classical and neoclassical economics will be considered as time permits.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2026 syllabus by Melvin L. Cross. Open the PDF

Grading

7.5%Assignment 1Due January 27
7.5%Assignment 2Due February 10
25%Midterm testWeight dropped if final exam score is higher
7.5%Assignment 3Due March 10
7.5%Assignment 4Due March 24
45%Final examCumulative; rises to 70% if score exceeds midterm

Textbooks

  • A History of Economic Theory and Method, Robert B. Ekelund Jr. and Robert E. Hébert
  • The Evolution of Economic Thought, Stanley L. Brue and Randy R. Grant (optional)

Course rules

Late work
Assignments are not accepted after answers are posted or discussed; extensions must generally be requested before the deadline.
Assignment extensions
Individual extensions of up to one week may be granted for legitimate reasons; Assignment 2 has a February 17 maximum without special arrangements.
Missed midterm
There is no makeup; the final exam weight increases to 70% if the midterm is missed.
Missed final
A makeup final is available only when necessary and under Undergraduate Calendar Section 16.8.
Collaboration
Students may collaborate but must list collaborators and write their own answers independently.
Generative AI
AI may assist with assignments, but use must be disclosed on the cover page; AI use on tests or exams is a serious academic infraction.

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