History of economic thought

Course: Economics (English/Ukrainian Taught)

Structural unit: Faculty of Economics

Title
History of economic thought
Code
OK 17
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
4 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10
Learning outcomes
PLO 4. Understand the principles of economics, features of economic systems. PLO 7. To explain the models of socio-economic phenomena from the point of view of fundamental principles and knowledge on the basis of understanding the basic directions of the development of economics. PLO 23. To show skills of independent work, demonstrate critical, creative, self-critical thinking
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Successful mastering of the courses "Economics", "Economic History". Knowledge of theoretical foundations: fundamental problems of economic theory, functions of economic theory, main stages and directions of historical development of economy, historical evolution of economic systems and economic orders. Possession of basic general scientific and specific methods of economic research, economic categorical apparatus, public speaking skills.
Course content
The course provides the basic knowledge of the history of economic thought. The discipline is devoted to the study and understanding of the content, prerequisites and patterns of evolution of world economics as a holistic system of economic views and ideas.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Acemoglu D., Robinson J.A. Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty, 2012. 2. Backhaus J.G. Handbook of the History of Economic Thought. 2012. 3. Brue S. L., Randy R. G. The Evolution of Economic Thought. 2013. 4. Heise, A. Comparing Economic Theories - or: Pluralism in Economics and the Need for a Comparative Approach to Scientific Research Programmes. Hamburg: Universität Hamburg, 2020. https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-69089-8 5. Hunt E. K., Lautzenheiser M. History of Economic Thought: A Critical Perspective. Armonk, N.Y.: M.E. Sharpe, 2011. 6. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank. Global Economic Prospects, World Bank Publications, 2020. 7. Janvry, A., Sadoulet, E. Development Economics Theory and Practice. Routledge. 2021.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, seminar, student’s self-study, final test, exam
Assessment methods and criteria
- Semester evaluation: 60 points (maximum) / 36 points (minimum) 1.Participation in work at seminars – Theoretical module 3. LO 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2 – 10 points / 6 points 2.Module test – Theoretical module 3. LO 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 4 – 10 points / 6 points 3.Participation in work at seminars – Theoretical module 4. LO 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2 – 10 points / 6 points 4.Module test – Theoretical module 4. LO 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 4 – 10 points / 6 points 5.Individual work LO 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 4 – 20 points / 12 points
Language of instruction
English

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Kseniia Lopukh
Department of Economic Theory, Macro- and Microeconomics
Faculty of Economics

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Department of Economic Theory, Macro- and Microeconomics
Faculty of Economics