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Курс знакомит с основными этапами и закономерностями экономической истории зарубежных стран от античных и древневосточных цивилизаций до конца XIX вв. и развитием экономической мысли этого периода. Курс охватывает формирование основных экономических школ, в том числе классической школы политической экономии, марксизма, немецкой исторической школы, маржинализма и неоклассической школы. Курс рассчитан на семь недель, каждая из которых будет включать видео и литературу для самостоятельного изучения, а также проверочный материал. После изучения курса слушатели будут Знать: 1. Характерные черты экономики и экономической мысли в цивилизациях Античности и Древнего Востока, в средневековый период и в эпоху меркантилизма. 2. Основные закономерности экономического развития Великобритании, Франции, Германии, США в XVIII-XIX вв. 3. Исторические условия возникновения и общую характеристику основных экономических школ, включая классическую школу политической экономии, марксизм, немецкую историческую школу, маржинализм и неоклассическую школу. 4. Вклад в экономическую теорию таких экономистов, как Адам Смит, Давид Рикардо, Томас Мальтус, Жан-Батист Сэй, Джон Стюарт Милль, Карл Маркс, Карл Менгер, Леон Вальрас, Вильфредо Парето, Альфред Маршалл и др. Уметь: 1. Анализировать основные этапы развития экономики зарубежных стран во взаимосвязи с развитием экономической мысли. 2. Самостоятельно искать, отбирать и анализировать информацию, связанную с историческими аспектами развития экономики и экономической мысли в разных странах и регионах мира. 3. Анализировать экономические проблемы с точки зрения методологии основных экономических школ. 4. Самостоятельно интерпретировать результаты экономических исследований. 5. Самостоятельно оценивать содержание и последствия экономической политики в ведущих экономиках мира в различные исторические периоды. Владеть: 1. Понятийным аппаратом в области истории экономики и экономических учений. 2. Навыками экономического мышления и анализа экономических процессов с помощью теоретических моделей. 3. Методологией различных школ и направлений экономической теории.

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Develops a thorough understanding of stages and laws of economic history of different countries from the ancient period through the 19th century

Surveys significant economic schools of thought, analyzing their impact on economic development

Provides a comprehensive examination of economic theories, from classical economics to neoclassical contributions

Instructors are experts in economic history, offering valuable insights into the subject

Course content includes video lectures, readings, and assessments to enhance learning

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Review Adam Smith's 'The Wealth of Nations'

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Read one of the founding works of economics to better understand the economic history of foreign countries

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Read and understand the key concepts of mercantilism.
Understand the concept of the division of labor.
Read about the concept of the invisible hand.

Review Karl Marx's 'Das Kapital'

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Read one of the most influential works in the history of economic thought to gain a deeper understanding of Marxism and its critique of capitalism

View Capital on Amazon

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Read and understand the key concepts of Marx's theory of value.
Understand the concept of surplus value.
Read about the concept of class struggle.

Participate in online discussion forums

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Engage with peers to exchange ideas, ask questions, and deepen understanding of course material covered in online discussion forums

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Identify relevant discussion forums for the course.
Read through existing discussion threads and contribute to ongoing conversations.
Post thoughtful questions and share your own insights.

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Practice economic calculations

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Practice using economic formulas and models to analyze economic data and make predictions

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Practice calculating GDP, inflation, and unemployment.
Practice using supply and demand models to predict market behavior.
Practice evaluating the impact of government policies on the economy.

Create a timeline of key economic events

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Create a visual representation of the major economic events covered in the course to reinforce understanding of the chronology and relationships between different periods and events

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Research the dates and details of each event.
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Develop a case study analysis

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