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Embark on a scholarly journey through the evolution of economic thought, tracing the development of key theories from Mercantilism to Modern Macroeconomics. In this comprehensive course, you'll explore the historical context that gave rise to powerful ideas, the brilliant minds who shaped our understanding of value, trade, and growth, and the rigorous models that still inform policy debates today.Starting with Mercantilism's emphasis on bullion accumulation and state regulation, we analyze the policy frameworks that drove early colonial trade and national power. We then delve into the contributions of the Physiocrats, Quesnay's Tableau Économique, and Adam Smith's revolutionary labor theory of value, division of labor, and the invisible hand. Students will examine Malthus's population dynamics and Ricardo's theory of comparative advantage before engaging with Mill's utilitarian ethics and Marx's critique of capitalism.Following the classical era, the Marginal Revolution transformed economic analysis by introducing marginal utility and equilibrium concepts. You'll explore Jevons's mathematical utility models, Menger's subjective value theory, and Walras's general equilibrium framework. Alfred Marshall's synthesis of partial equilibrium, Edgeworth's welfare economics, and Pareto efficiency criteria will deepen your understanding of microeconomic foundations. Discussions on externalities and Pigouvian taxes, along with Veblen's insights into institutional economics, will highlight the social dimensions of markets.Throughout the course, you will engage with richly illustrated lectures, interactive timelines, and original excerpts from foundational texts. Carefully designed quizzes and reflective prompts will reinforce your understanding and encourage critical analysis. Downloadable slide decks, comprehensive reading lists, and case study exercises provide hands-on practice. Discussion forums and live Q & A sessions foster peer learning and allow you to debate ideas with fellow students. By combining theory, historical context, and empirical examples, the course ensures a well-rounded learning experience that bridges abstract models and real-world economic policy.In the macroeconomic section, you'll assess the Keynesian Revolution and the General Theory's focus on aggregate demand, liquidity preference, and fiscal policy interventions. The IS-LM framework by Hicks and Hansen will clarify macroeconomic equilibrium. We then transition to the Neoclassical Synthesis, Monetarism under Friedman, and the Rational Expectations Revolution, exploring time-consistency, adaptive expectations, and policy implications. The course concludes with New Keynesian models on price and wage rigidities and endogenous growth theories that emphasize innovation, human capital, and knowledge spillovers.By the end of this course, you will be able to articulate and compare major schools of economic thought, critically evaluate theoretical models, and apply these frameworks to contemporary policy challenges. Whether you're an economics student, policy analyst, researcher, or history enthusiast, you will gain a deeper appreciation for the ideas that underpin modern macroeconomic policy and data analysis. Interactive exercises, case studies, and peer discussions will sharpen your analytical skills and deepen your historical perspective.Join us to build a robust foundation in economic theory, enhance your analytical toolkit, and prepare for advanced studies or professional practice. Engage with carefully designed lectures, real-world examples, and guided discussions that bridge history and theory. Unlock the intellectual legacy of economic science and discover how theoretical innovations continue to shape the world economy today.

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