The Economist's View of the World

Harvard FAS

This seminar's goal is to probe how economists of various perspectives view human behavior and the proper role of government in society. Over the semester, seminar participants will read several brief, nontechnical, policy-oriented books by prominent economists. The participants will discuss each work's strengths and weaknesses, exploring the positive scientific judgments and normative value systems that underlie the author’s policy prescriptions.To prepare for each book discussion, seminar…