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Introduction to Political Economy - PECO1000
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Social Sciences and International Studies
 
 
Course Outline: See below
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Equivalent: GLST1000
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Introduces the main schools of thought in political economy. Covers the development of economic ideas since Adam Smith and the key debates that have engaged the study of political economy.


Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students should be able to:
  • Identify the major intellectual traditions in political economy
  • Understand the key concepts used by political economists
  • Understand the basic workings of the capitalist economy
  • Understand and critically appraise current economic debates
  • Research the economic literature.

Assessment

  • Final exam - 30%
  • Tutorial participation - 70%

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