PHIL514
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PHIL514 - The Philosophy of Economics
Course ID
042004
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
Graduate
Course Attributes
CE - CL (Cross Listed)
Cross Listed Courses
May be convened with
PPEL414
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No