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PPEC 300 Topics in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics Units: 3.00
This course is devoted to the study of ethical and political aspects of economic institutions. It focuses on practical applications of ideas within the context of contemporary issues, and it will include a diversity of ideological views.
NOTE This course is the required third-year core course for the PPEC degree plan, but it is open to other students with the prerequisites.
NOTE This course is the required third-year core course for the PPEC degree plan, but it is open to other students with the prerequisites.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 36 Online Activity, 48 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite PPEC 200/3.0.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Distinguish normative from empirical questions, while also recognizing that empirical theories may bring with them normative assumptions.
- Formulate arguments both for and against contemporary policy proposals by appealing to different normative standards.
- Identify and think from the perspective of different ideological positions, including positions one rejects.