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COURSE SYLLABUS Second Semester Academic Year 2017

1. Faculty of Entrepreneurial Economics Program 2. Course code:01111312 Course name: History of Economics Doctrines Total credits: (3-0-6) Section: 410 Day and Time: Tuesday, 9.00-12.00 am Class Room: EC5617

3. Lecturer(s): 1. Asst. Prof. Wuthiya Saraithong, Ph.D. 2. Asst. Prof. Kanokwan Chancharoenchai, Ph.D. 3. Asst. Prof. Chittawan Chanagul, Ph.D. 4. Office hours for consultation with students 1. Asst. Prof. Wuthiya Saraithong, Ph.D. Day: by appointment Room: EEBA office e-mail address: [email protected] 2. Asst. Prof. Kanokwan Chancharoenchai, Ph.D. Day: by appointment Room: EEBA office e-mail address: [email protected] 3. Asst. Prof. Chittawan Chanagul, Ph.D. Day: by appointment Room: EEBA office e-mail address: [email protected] 5. Course Objective(s) 1. To equip students with the development of systematic economic ideas and the noteworthy contributions to economic discourse recorded throughout history of economic thoughts. 2. To investigate of the properties of the major theoretical systems devised in the past thus has a perpetual relevance of economic concepts. 3. To explain the essential operation on the ground of history of economic theory that draws on the abstract picture of or model ( and ) and the prospects for continued theoretical progress. 4. To bring up the arguments on history of economic theory that can expose the error on recent environment.

6. Course Description A study of main economics concept and revolution for each period. Focusing on school of thought; Classical school, Historical school, Utopia socialist, Keynesian school, Marginalist, and Lausanne school.

7. Course Outline 1) Introduction to Economics Thought 2) Ancient History 3) Middle Age Thought 4) 5) 6) Classical School 7) Socialism 8) Neoclassical School 9) Keynesian School 10) Monetarists School 11) Modern Economics Thought 12) Concluding remarks

8. Course Policies 1) Students are expected to behave professionally. Instructors will treat students in a professional manner and answer questions thoroughly. 2) If for whatever reason that you cannot take the exam at the scheduled time, it is your responsibilities to inform the instructors AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. (No later than one week) 3) Your academic work is assumed to be the honest product of each student’s own endeavors. The faculty and staff expect such integrity from the students, and violations are cause for disciplinary action, including suspension, probation, loss of credit, or expulsion from the college. 4) Exercise provided in question during lectures and homework assignments constitutes the important preparation material for the exam. 5) Each student is expected to prepare for, attend, and participate in all classes to be punctual, and not leave early. If you anticipate being absent from class more than a couple times, students are advised not to attempt this subject.

9. Student-centered Teaching Method: lecture, co-operative learning, discussion, homework Class time will be spent on presentations, discussions and problem exercise. Assignments will be given during the class to reinforce the understanding and retention of concepts. Final examination is required at the end of the course.

10. Teaching Aids/Materials: the slides of PowerPoint, lecture notes and relevant documents 11. Grading Policy: Grading policy is based on two examinations and assignments. They are given the following weights: 1.Examinations - Mid-term examination 40 - Final examination 40 2. Assignments and participations 10 Total 100 Notes: The instructors reserve their right to make changes to this policy. Any changes will be announced in class well in advance of when they take effect. 12. Textbook(s)and Readings a. W. J. BARBER (1977), A HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT, Penguin Books (Reprinted). b. D. R. FUSFELD (2002), THE AGE OF THE ECONOMIST (9th Edition), Addison-Wesley. c. R. HEILBRONER (1986), THE WORLDLY PHILOSOPHERS, (new edition),Penguin Books. d. Handouts and assigned readings will be handed out in class. 13. Class Schedule Week Date Topic Class Activity Tue. Introduction to Economics Lecture 1 Jan 9 Thought (Asst. Prof. Wuthiya Saraithong) Tue. Ancient History Lecture and discussion 2 Jan 16 (Asst. Prof. Wuthiya Saraithong) Tue. Middle Age Thought Lecture and discussion 3 Jan 23 (Asst. Prof. Wuthiya Saraithong) Tue. Mercantilism Lecture and discussion 4 Jan 30 (Asst. Prof. Wuthiya Saraithong) (Kaset Fair: Jan 26-Feb 3) Tue. Physiocracy Lecture and discussion 5 Feb 6 (Asst. Prof. Wuthiya Saraithong) Tue. Classical School Lecture and discussion 6 Feb 13 (Asst. Prof. Kanokwan Chancharoenchai) Tue. Classical School (continue) Lecture and discussion 7 Feb 20 (Asst. Prof. Kanokwan Chancharoenchai) Midterm Examination Wait for announcement 8 Feb 24-Mar 4 Tue. Socialism Lecture and discussion 9 Mar 6 (Asst. Prof. Kanokwan Chancharoenchai) Tue. Neoclassical School Lecture and discussion 10 Mar 13 (Asst. Prof. Kanokwan Chancharoenchai) Tue. Neoclassical School (continue) Lecture and discussion 11 Mar 27 (Asst. Prof. Kanokwan Chancharoenchai) Tue. Keynesian School Lecture and discussion 12 Apr 3 (Asst. Prof. Chittawan Chanagul) Tue. Monetarists School Lecture and discussion 13 Apr 10 (Asst. Prof. Chittawan Chanagul) Tue. Modern Economics Thought Lecture and discussion 14 Apr 17 (Asst. Prof. Chittawan Chanagul) Tue. Modern Economics Thought Lecture and discussion 15 Apr 24 (continue) (Asst. Prof. Chittawan Chanagul) Tue. Concluding remarks Lecture and discussion 16 May 1 (Asst. Prof. Chittawan Chanagul) Final Term Examination Wait for announcement 17 May 7–18 Notes: • The instructors reserve their right to make changes to this syllabus. Any changes to the syllabus will be announced in class well in advance of when they take effect. • The weekly timing of topics is given as an approximate guide only. Some rearrangement of the topics and assigned reading may be necessary. • Additional reading may be assigned in class. Students are encouraged to engage in additional reading.

Signature (Asst.Prof. Kanokwan Chancharoenchai, Ph.D.) (Coordinator)

Date Jan 4, 2018