ECON 225 Political Economy of U.S. Capitalism

Analyzes contemporary U.S. capitalism through the prism of class, with emphasis on Marx's economic theory of class structures, surplus, exploitation, competition, contradiction, and crisis. Critically compares Marxian economic theory to neoclassical and Keynesian theories. Combines lectures and discussions, and develops critical thinking through critical writing.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Required ECON-100 and ECON-101

Course Type

SH