ECON 895: Special Topics in Economics

ECON 895-001: Smithian Political Economy I
(Fall 2016)

04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W

Buchanan Hall D180

Section Information for Fall 2016

This course will explore the philosophy of Adam Smith and its key facets, including propriety, praiseworthiness, duty, the impartial spectator, liberty, justice, knowledge, and economic well-being. Mostly we read Smith himself. We will read The Theory of Moral Sentiments in its entirety. It provides the ethical framework of Smith’s major work on commerce, industry and public policy, The Wealth of Nations. We will read most of the first three books of WN and parts of books four and five. Students will select and present articles from the professional literature on Smith. The class format will be lecture and discussion, based on pre-assigned readings. Always bring the assigned readings to the session

View 6 Other Sections of this Course in this Semester »

Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Topics vary according to interests of instructor. Emphasizes new areas of discipline. May be repeated within the term.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate or Non-Degree.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Schedule Type: Lec/Sem #1, Lec/Sem #2, Lec/Sem #3, Lec/Sem #4, Lec/Sem #5, Lec/Sem #6, Lec/Sem #7, Lec/Sem #8, Lec/Sem #9, Lecture, Sem/Lec #10, Sem/Lec #11, Sem/Lec #12, Sem/Lec #13, Sem/Lec #14, Sem/Lec #15, Sem/Lec #16, Sem/Lec #17, Sem/Lec #18
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

The University Catalog is the authoritative source for information on courses. The Schedule of Classes is the authoritative source for information on classes scheduled for this semester. See the Schedule for the most up-to-date information and see Patriot web to register for classes.