Visions of Capitalism
The module is designed to act as an introduction to the history of thought in political economy by focusing upon the two major theorists identified with the analysis of capitalism: Adam Smith and Karl Marx.
By closely examining the writings of both authors the course will enable students to become familiar with the ideas that have shaped our thinking about how markets work and the benefits or otherwise that they produce.
Beyond this the texts under examination will raise issues relating to broader issues of political theory and practice.
