Alternative Perspectives in Economics - ECO00011H
- Department: Economics and Related Studies
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: H
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
Related modules
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 to Spring Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
- To give a wide-ranging treatment of heterodox economics covering most of the key theories
- To explain the reasoning behind heterodox economics and show how it differs from orthodox theories and methods
- To adopt a political economy approach that stresses the links between economics and other disciplines such as history, politics and sociology
Module learning outcomes
On completing the module a student will be able to:
- Distinguish and compare the various alternative schools of thought in economics
- Understand the core arguments in heterodox economics
- Critically assess the theories and ideas considered
- Go beyond the neoclassical framework when interpreting modern economies and evaluating economic policy
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 100 |
Module feedback
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Indicative reading
Sawyer, M.C. (1989). The Challenge of Radical Political Economy. Harvester Wheatsheaf.
Hodgson, G.M. (ed.) (2002). A Modern Reader in Institutional and Evolutionary Economics. Edward Elgar.
Lavoie, M. (2006). Introduction to Post-Keynesian Economics. Palgrave Macmillan.
Davidson, P. (2011). Post Keynesian Macroeconomic Theory. 2nd ed. Edward Elgar.
Fullbrook, E. (ed.) (2004). A Guide to Whats Wrong with Economics. Anthem Press.