FIN 412

Capitalism and Its Critics

Name: Capitalism and Its Critics

Course Number: FIN 412

Credit(s): 3

Course Description

In FIN 412 Capitalism and Its Critics, students will acquire a theoretical foundation on capitalism. The course involves discussions on the theories of influential thinkers, including Milton Friedman, Ayn Rand, Max Weber, Karl Marx, John Kenneth Galbraith, and Joseph Schumpeter. Exploring the perspectives of critics, the course aims to illuminate the theoretical underpinnings of capitalism and its financial contexts.

Learning Outcomes:

Engage in a critical analysis of the development of the contemporary capitalist economy, evaluating both its structure and performance.
Explore various economic paradigms, including neoclassical, Marxist, socioeconomic, and neo-corporate, to comprehend the historical shaping and current functioning of capitalism.
Demonstrate proficiency in discussing general analytical reasoning and problem formulation, prioritizing conceptual understanding over specific analytic techniques.

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