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SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
MEMORANDUM
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Date
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MOTION: ?
"That Senate approve and recommend to the Board of
Governors the proposed Graduate program changes, as
set forth
in
S.76-12, in Economics and Commerce, including
description changes, prerequisite changes, title changes,
new course
893-5."
SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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MEMORANDUM
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Subject
Graduate Calendar Chan g es -
Department of Economics &Conimerce
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Jon Wheatley
Dean of Graduate Studies
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December 9.
1975
MOTION: ?
That Senate approve the attached Graduate
Calendar Changes in the Department of Economics
and Commerce.
These changes were approved by the Senate Graduate Studies Committee on
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December 8, 1975.
Jon Wheatley
Dean of Graduate Stu es.
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FACULTY OF ARTS
GRADUATE CALENDAR SUBMISSION
ECONOMICS AND COMMERCE
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Change in Description OMIT
"The Graduate economics program at Simon Fraser
University reflects recognition of the increased
application of mathematical concepts and quantitative
techniques to economics, Accordingly, the program
includes a special set of courses designed to ensure
that, as a minimum, all graduate students acquire
the reading knowledge of basic mathematical economics
and econometrics which will enable them to keep
abreast of current developments in the discipline.
These courses also provide the basis for specialized
work in the applied areas of economics, economic
theory and econometrics."
Rationale:
This paragraph gives the impression that our graduate program
is particularly unique with respect to required preparation in
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mathematics or quantitative methods. Our current Graduate Studies
Committee members felt that this was misleading at best and
false at worst. They felt that a more accurate representation
of our requirements was given in a following paragraph and that
this would provide a sufficient indication by itself. In essence,
they felt that this would be a more honest, and less promotionally
oriented, approach.
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M.A. PROGRAM
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Change in Description
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From: "analytical economics, microeconomic theory,
macroeconomic theory and quantitative methods."
to: "microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory,
quantitative methods and mathematical economics."
Rationale:
The Ccmriittee decided that the term "analytical economics" was
not a particularly accurate term (since most of economics can
be described as analytical) and that the term "mathematical
economics" was more descriptive of the actual requirement.
p.
48
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Change in Description
From "or 810-5; the requirement regarding analytical
economics will be met by completing either the graduat
course ECON 830-5 or the undergraduate course
ECON 331-5; and the requirement regarding quantitative
methods will be met by completing either the graduate
course ECON 835-5 or the undergraduate course ECON
435-5. Only one of the two courses ECON 830-5 and
835-5 may be counted toward the total number of
graduate course required."
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to: "the requirement regarding quantitative methods
will be met by completing the graduate course ECON
835-5 and the requirement regarding Mathematical
Economics will be met by completing the under-
graduate course ECON 331-5. Since this course is
a prerequisite to all required graduate courses,
all incoming students are required to enroll in it
in their first term or to pass a pre-announced
screening examination on the material covered in
it. (Information on the material currently covered
in this course/exam may be obtained directly from
the Department.)
Rationale:
The Carinittee decided that Ec. 810 was not a proper
substitute for Ec. 805 since it requires Ec. 805 as a
prerequisite as it is currently taught. Further, it was
decided that Ec. 435 (as currently taught) was no longer
a completely adequate substitute for Ec. 835 (as currently
taught) and that it wanted to require the higher level of
instruction in quantitative methods. It decided that the
current Ec. 331 was simply a duplicate of the current Ec.
830, that the current Ec. 331 provided the minimum required
standard and that Ec. 830 should be changed to provide a
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higher (albeit non-required) level of instruction than
Ec. 331. Compulsory enrollment in or a screening examination
for Ec. 331 was required to insure that beginning candidates
had a uniform minimum level of preparation in mathematical-
techniques as applied in economics.
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Qualification
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Change in Requirements OMIT.
in supporting
subject
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"In addition to the 60 credit requirement under
1 above a student may be required to qualify in
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a supporting subject. The supporting subject
may, for example, be a language other than English,
Mathematics, Computing Science, or a Social
Science other than economics, depending upon the
requirements of the student's proposed thesis.
The student's Supervisory Committee, in consultation
with the student, shall make a recommendation on the
requirements, if any, for qualification in a
supportin g
subject for final approval by the
Graduate Program Committee."
Rationale:
The Carmittee felt that this was a redundant requirement which
was frequently abused in practice and that its existence created
considerable uncertainty and
harassment
for Ph.D. students.
It was argued that if a subject really was required for a
particular area of research, that subject would have to be
studied by the student before he could do a diâsertation in
that area regardless of whether there was a formal support
ing
subject requirement. Also, it was argued that in practice the
existing requirement was being misused to require students to
do studies or examinations that turned out to be irrelevant to
students', areas of research interest.
DESCRIPTION OF
Change
in Prerequisites
ECONOMICS
From:
"ECON
830-E
ECON 800-5 and 805-5
GRADUATE
to:
"ECON
331-5"
COURSES (ECON)
Thefoliowing courses will be affected:
ECON
800-5
MicroeconorniC Theory
ECON
805-5
Macroeconomic Theory
ECON
815-5
Portfolio Theory
ECON
817-5
Theory of Capital Markets
ECON
831-5
Mathematical Economics II
ECON
832-5
Activity Analysis
ECON
835-5
Quantitative Methods
ECON
865-5
Regional Economic Theory
ECON
869-5
Transportation Economics
ECON
881-5
Labor Economics
Additon of Prerequisites
ECON 830-5 Mathematical Ecdnomics
Add: "ECON 331-5"
.Rationale:
ECON 331-5 is the relevant prerequisite given that it,
rather than ECON 830-5, provides the required level
of introduction to mathematical economics.
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p.
50 ECON 810-5
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Change in Prerequisites
From: "ECON 410-3"
to : "ECON 805-5"
This course is a more relevant prerequisite given the way
Ec. 810 is currently taught.
p.
51 ECON 811-5
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Additon of Prerequisites
Add: "ECON 810-5"
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This course is a more relevant prerequisite given the way
Ec. 810 is currently taught.
p. 51 ECON 830-5
P. 51 ECON 831-5
Change of Title
From: "Analytical Economics"
to : "Mathematical Economics I"
Change of Title
From; "Mathematical Economics"
to : "Mathematical Economics II"
Rationale:
• These titles were considered to be more meaningful and
descriptive than the previous titles.
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ECON 861-5
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Change In Description
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From: "An examination of the economic
characteristics of natural resources. Economic
criteria for efficient management of resources
with emphasis on problems of social choice.
Conservation. Analysis of the structure of
principal natural resource industries in Canada
and questions of non-market regulation."
to: "The course is primarily one of applied
economics dealing with topics of natural
resources and environmental quality. This
involves the application of economic theory
to natural resource management problems with a
view of assessing existing and alteranative
resource management policies with emphasis on
problems of social choice. Topics will include
benefit-cost analysis, economics and
preservation, pricing of natural resource service
and/a ernative pollution control strategies."
Rationale:
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original course description was given by a professor
who is no longer on our staff. The current professor in
the resource area considers the new description to be a
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better description of the course as it is currently
taught.
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SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY ---
MEMORANDUM
DEC 17 1975
W.A.S. Smith,
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Bertram Schoaer
Dean of Arts
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Chairman, D.;C
Subject..
Graduate Calendar Changes
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December 17,
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We request that the following changes be made to the 1976-77
graduate calendar.
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From: Adequate course preparation for the qualifying exam in the combined
micro- and macroeconomic theory field will be successful completion
of
ECON
800-5 and 805-5.
To: ?
Preparation for the qualifying exams in economic theory should include
successful completion of
ECON
801-5 and 806-5. Preparation for
qualifying exams in other fields should include successful completion
of the main courses in those field.
The statement relating to preparation for the qualifying exams in
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economic theory reflects the feeling that all theory comprehensives should
have the same minimum suggested prerequisites. Of course, the depth pursued
in questions in the combined examination is less than in the individual
microeconomics and macroeconomics qualifying examinations.
Page 51.
The change in prerequisite for
ECON
812-5 (Stabilization Policy)
from
ECON
304 to
ECON
805-5 is for the following reason. A course on
stabilization policy requires a moderately thorough preparation in macro-
economics and
ECON
304 is really insufficient. All graduate students are
required to have a background in macroeconomics beyond the level of ECON 805
in any event, so it is natural to make this course the pre-requisite.
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SI?ION FRASER UNIVERSITY
New Graduate Course Pronosal 5'orm
SCALENDAR INFORMATION:
Department: flpt -
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Course Number
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Title:
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Description:
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Credit Hours:
5
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Vector: ?
prerequisite(s) if an
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EC ON 805-5
ENROLLMENT AND SCHEDULING:
Estimated Enrollment:
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When will the course first he offered:
How often will the course be offered:
JUSTIFICATION:
Ch a
nge in Prerequisites: This cours
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i a more relevant prerequisite
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rently ? igh,
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RESOURCES:
Which Faculty member will-normally teach the course:
'That are the budgetary implications of mountine the course:
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Are there sufficient Librar
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resources (annend details):
Anjended: a) Outline
of
the Course
b)
An indication of the competence of the Facult
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member to Five the course.
c)
Library resources
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Approved: Departmental Graduate Studies Committee
Faculty Graduate Studies Committee:
Faculty:___________
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Senate Graduate Studies Committee:
Senate:
Pate:
Date
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ECON 810-5
Description:
An examination of theories of the supply and demand for money in micro-
and macro-contexts, from the "classical" analysis to the most recent
developments. Emphasis will be place upon the role of money in
economic activity, the precise nature of its demand and supply
conditions, and policy-implications of theoretical conclusions with
regard to money.
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
New Graduate Course Pronosal Form
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CALENDAR INFORMATION*:
Department:
Dept.
of Econ. and Comm.
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_Course Number:
811-5
Title: ?
Advanced Monetary Theory
Description:
Selected topics in monetary
theory
q
nd pol icy.
Credit Hours:
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5
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Vector: ?
Prerequisite(s) if an
y
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ECON 810-5
ENROLLMENT AND SCHEDULING:
Estimated Enrollment: ?
When will the course first he offered:
How often will the course
be offered:______________________________________
JUSTIFICATION:
Addition of Prerequisites; This course is a more relevant
prerequisite
given the way Ec. 810 is currently taught.
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RESOURCES:
Which Faculty member will normally teach the course:_______
What are the budgetary implications of mounting the course:
Are there sufficient Library resources (a
ppend
details):
Appended: a) Outline of the Course
b)
An indication of the competence of the Faculty member to give the course.
c)
Library resources
Approved Departmental Graduate Studies Committee:
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Faculty Graduate Studies Committee:______
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Date;
Faculty:
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Date:
Senate Graduate Studies Committee:
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Date:
Senate:
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Date:
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SIHON FRASER UNIVERSITY
New Graduate Course Pronosal rorm
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CALENDAR INFORMATION:
Department
P
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of Econ. and Comm.
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Course Number:
ECON
830-5
Title:
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Mafhpma
EconomicL
Description:
see attached
Credit Hours:
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5
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Vector:
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Prerequisite(s) if an
y
:
ECON 331-5
ENROLLMENT AND SCHEDULING:
Estimated Enrollment:
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When will the course first he offered
How often will the course be offered:
JUSTIFICATION:
Change of Title: From"Analytical Economics" to "Mathematical Economics I"
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This title was considered to be more meaningful and descriptive than the
previous title.
RESOURCES:
Which Faculty member will normally teach the course:
What are the budgetary implications of mountin
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the course:
Are there sufficient Librar
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resources (a
ppend
details):
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p
pended:
a)
a)
Outlipe of the Course
b) An indication of the com
p
etence of the Faculty
member to give
the
course.
c). Library resources
Approved: Departmental Graduate Studies Committee:
Faculty Graduate Studies Committee:
Faculty:
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Senate Graduate Studies Committee:
Senate:
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p
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Date:
Date:
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ECON 830-5
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Description:
This course is concerned with the mathematical formulation of basic
economic concepts. Applications include use of the calculus in
demand and production theory, the theory of the firm, and distribution
theory. Also the application of difference equation techniques in
economic growth and cycle models, and input-output and linear programming
formulations of transportation and production models.
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SD-ION FRASER UNIVERSITY
New Graduate Course Pronosal Form
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CALENDAR INFORMATION:
Department:
Econ. and
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Course Number:
831-5
Title:
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Mathernatica 1c g l.QJT'i'S-
Description: .
Various equi1i1rum models of micro- and
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with
emphasis on their solution, stability conditions and the unique.ess
Credit Hours:
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5
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vector:
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_Prerequisite(s) if an
y
:
ECON 331-5
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ENROLLMENT AND SCHEDULING:
Estimated Enrollment:
?
When will the course first he offered:
How often will the course be offered:
JUSTIFICATION:
Change of Title: This title was considered to be more meaningful an
descriptive than the previous title.
RESOURCES:
Which Faculty member will normally teach the
What are the budgetary implications of mountin
g
the
Are there sufficient Library resources (apoend details):
ADpended: a) Outline of the Course
b)
An indication of the conmetence of the Facult
y
member to give the course.
c)
Library resources
Approved: Departmental Graduate Studies Committee:
Faculty Graduate Studies Committee:
Faculty:
Senate Graduate Studies Committee:
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Senate:
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Pate:
Date:
Date:
Date: _________________
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SIHON FRASER UNIVERSITY
New Graduate Course Pronosal worm
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CALENDAR IfFORMATIoN:
Department:
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Dept. of Econ. and Comm.
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Course Number: 861-5
Title: ?
IesQ11rce
Description: ?
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Credit Hours:
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Vector:
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Prerequisite(s) if any:
ENROLLMENT AND SCHEDULING:
Estimated Enrollment:
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When will the course first be offered:
How often will the course be offered:
JUSTIFICATION:
Change in Description: The original course
dsrripricrn w
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gii;en by
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a professor who is no longer on our staff. The current professor in
the resource area considers the new description to be a better description
RESOURCES: ?
of the course as it is currently taught.
Which Faculty member will normally teach the course:
What are the budgetary implications of mountin
g
the course:
Are there sufficient Library resources (a
p
oend details):
Anpended: a) Outline of the Course
b)
An indication of the competence of the Faculty member to give the course.
c)
Library resources
Approved: Departmental Graduate Studies Committee:
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Faculty Graduate Studies Committee
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Date:
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Faculty:
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Date:
Senate Graduate Studies Committee:
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Date:
Senate:
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Date:
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ECON 861-5
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Description:
The course is primarily one of applied economics dealing with topics of
natural resources and environemental quality. This involves the
application of economic theory to natural resource management problems
with a view of assessing existing and alternative resource management
policies with emphasis on problems of social choice. Topics will
include benefit-cost analysis, economics and preservation, pricing of
natural resource services and alternative pollution control strategies.
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1. CALINDAR INFORMATION
,:
New Graduate Courseposal Form,
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Form GS.R
• Departm2nt:
Title:
Description:
Economics and Commerce
Introduction to Marxian Economics
Course Number: 893-5
Examination of Marx's economic theory, with particular emphasis on
Capital, Theories of Surplus Value and the Grundrisse
Credit Hours:
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Vector:
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prerequisite(s) if any:
2.
ENROLLMENT AND SCHEDULING:
Estimated Enrollment:
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10 ?
When will the course first be offered:
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77-2
How often will the course be offered: Once every four semesters
3.
JUSTIFICATION:
The course has been taken by (and is currently available to)
graduates on a Selected Topics basis in conjunction with, first,
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an undergraduate Selected Topics course and, now, Econ 309-5 At
the time of introduction-of Econ 309-5, it was an oversight not to set
simultaneously a graduate number.
4.
RESOURCES:
Which Faculty member will normally teach the course:
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N. Lebowitz
What are the budgetary implications of mounting the course: None. No new offerings are
proposed. The change would have the effect of indicating to graduates the
availability of a course regularly offered and also would free the selected
topics number for ótlier courses.
Are there sufficient Library resources (append details):
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Yes
Appended: a) Outline of the Course
b)
An indication of the competence of the Faculty member to give the course
c)
Library resources
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Approved: Departmental Graduate Studies Committee
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Faculty Graduate Studies Committee:
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Date: ?
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Faculty:
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Date:_________________
Senate Graduate Studies Committee:
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Date:
Senate:
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Date:
CS. 18/1/71
Qualifications of Faculty (M. Lebowitz)
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Several articles published in Marxist economics. Recent papers include
"Human Needs, Immigration and Alienation" presented to Canadian Economics
Association in June 1975 and "Marx's Falling Rate of Profit: A Dialectical
View" presented to History of Economics Society in May 1975. Referee in
Marxist economics for Canadian Journal of Economics, History of Political
Economy and Science and Society.
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
Department of Economics and Commerce
COURSE OUTLINE
Course: Economics 893-5
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Instructor: M. Lebowitz
Title:
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Introduction to Marxian Economics
Despite having been ignored, written off, ridiculed, definitively
refuted, and excluded as relevant subject matter from university economics
curricula, Marxian economics is the 'mainstream' economics of a substantial
portion of the world and at the same time has become the alternate
'paradigm' for dissident economists in North America and elsewhere.
This is an introduction. It is not an attempt to judge whether
history has proved! disproved Marx; nor is it an examination of what
later writers have done with/to Marxian economic theory.
It Is simply an introduction - a reading of Marx. The emphasis
is on his main economic writing - on Capital (and on the immediately
preceding works, Theories of Surplus Value and the Grundrisse). In
partic&;ar, the three volumes of Capital will take up a major portion
of the reading for the semester.
But to know how to read Marx requires an examination of his
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intellectual development and of his methodology. And this means the
need to consider what Marx extracted from Hegel and also his relation to
classical political economy - which will be the subject of the early
part of the course. (Time permitting, there will also be a consideration of
recent neo-Marxist extensions and the relationship of Marxian economics to
current controversies in 'mainstream' economic theory.)
Among questions which may be touched upon in the course of the semester
are:
-Capital and dialectics
The critique of political economy
The unfinished works
The significance of the Grundrisse
The labour theory of value as a 'detour'?
Marx as a minor post-Ricardian?
What falling rate of profit?
The capitalist mode of production and capitalist society.
Books:
Required:
Karl Marx, çital, Vol. I, II, III
L. Easton, K. Guddat, Writings of the Young Marx on Philosophy and
Society.
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Books (cont/)
Optional:
K. Marx, Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts of 1844
Marx and Engels, German Ideology
Marx, The Grundrisse
Marx, Theories of Surpius Value,Vol.I, II, III
Marx and Engels, Collected Works
Mao Tse-Tung, On Contradiction
Separate graduate tutorial will emphasize questions of the relationship
between Marxist methodology and 'mainstream' methodology, Marxist models, etc.
Graduate students will be expected to write a paper in Marxist economics
in addition to taking examinations on the course material.
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