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History of Economic Thought (ECON30008)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2024
Overview
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The development of economic theory, emphasising the works of the classical and neoclassical economists and Keynes. The subject will be concerned with looking at modern economic theory from an historical perspective. Students will be expected to read original works as well as secondary literature.
Intended learning outcomes
- Understand the pre-occupations of economists and the way these have changed over time.
- Appreciate the main contributions to economics, during the neoclassical period.
- Compare alternative views and approaches to economics.
- Contrast developments in various countries.
- Appreciate the influence of other subjects on the development of economics.
- Become familiar with major personalities and literature of economics.
Generic skills
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High level of development: written communication; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; receptiveness to alternative ideas.
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Moderate level of development: oral communication; problem solving; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.
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Some level of development: collaborative learning; application of theory to practice.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECON20001 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ECON20002 | Intermediate Microeconomics |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Please refer to Prerequisites and Corequisites.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Written assignment
| 20% | |
End-of-semester examination
| During the examination period | 80% |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2024
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of at least 170 hours.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Economics - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024