ECON 319 Radical Political Economy (Not offered 1997-98)

This course will discuss a number of approaches to political economy whose understanding of capitalism differs fundamentally from that of mainstream economics. These approaches will include Marxian, libertarian, and other perspectives, including those that focus on gender and race. Topics covered may include the nature of the State and its interaction with the economy; economic exploitation and predation; free trade; freedom, economic coercion, and the manufacture of consent. Class participation will be an important component of the course.
Grading will be based on a midterm, final exam and a short paper. Prerequisite: Economics 101. This course satisfies the Economics Department's alternative paradigms requirement. Enrollment limited to 25.

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