ECON3712

History of Economic Thought

Name: History of Economic Thought
Rating: 4.26 (102 reviews)

Examination of economic thought from the ancient Greeks through the modern period. Explores the way in which historical events have affected the evolution of economics, the connections between economics and other academic disciplines, and the influence of economists on society. Also includes an introduction to research and literature analysis in economics.

Course overview

Department: Economics
School: MCAS
Credits: 3

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.26 / 5

Based on 102 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Megan Elizabeth Saltwick McCoy Dowdy
Fall 2026
Megan Mccoy Dowdy
Spring 2026, Spring 2025 · Official rating 4.36/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Megan Elizabeth Saltwick McCoy Dowdy · Gasson Hall 206 MW 03:00PM-04:15PM · Offered