ECO 213
Political Economy · 3 credits · Spring 2027
Requirements
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ECO 101 or ECO 120 or ECO 125
About this course
This course critically evaluates the capitalist economic system from contrasting theoretical perspectives. The successes and failures of capitalism will be critiqued and analyzed with emphasis on capitalism's effects on class, gender, race and the environment. The course explores topics such as economic crises, unemployment, poverty, exploitation, alienation, and economic democracy. Particular attention will be given to the works of Adam Smith, Karl Marx, Thorstein Veblen, and modern political economists.
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