ECOP2011 - Economic Theories of Modern Capitalism

Semester 1, 2013  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Roni Demirbag
Phone: +61 2 9351 3732
Email: roni.demirbag@sydney.edu.au

Description

This unit of study examines the economic theory that emerged with the formation and development of capitalism. It explores the key theoretical focuses of political economy, classical, neo-classical and general equilibrium theories, before proceeding to analyze the economics of Keynes and post-Keynesian theory, and reflecting on contemporary macroeconomic debates, including production, the distribution of income and economic growth.

Assessments

1x1500wd essay (40%), 1x2hr exam (40%), 1x500wd tutorial presentation (10%), tutorial participation (10%)

Classes

2x1hr lectures/week, 1x1hr tutorial/week

Prerequisites

ECOP1001 and ( ECOP1003 or ECOP1004)

Prohibitions

ECOP2001

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