Philosophy of Economics

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

The economy is one of the most important elements of modern society, economic thinking is one of the dominant modes of modern thought, and economic policy is one of the central areas of political debate. The Philosophy of Economics examines fundamental philosophical issues that arise in the context of economic theory and policy, such as: the nature of economic goods, the justice and fairness of competing economic systems and policies, the scientific status of economic theory, and the relation between economics and rational choice theory. Topics and readings will vary from semester to semester and instructor to instructor. Please consult the syllabus of an individual instructor for more detail.