PPEL414
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PPEL414 - The Philosophy of Economics
Course ID
036669
Course Description
An introduction to the main philosophical questions raised in the study of economics. Is economics a science along the lines of natural science? Can there be a value free economics? Is economics necessarily individualistic? What is rationality? Are rational actor explanations causal explanations? And if most people are not rational most of the time, how does appeal to rational actors help explain real people?
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Undergraduate
Course Requisites
May be convened with
PPEL514
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No