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ECO 135 - Socialism

Description
This is a course on the history (promises and challenges) of socialism. The historical and contemporary relation between the idea of socialism and concerns with equality, quality of life issues, freedoms, and economic policies and the evolution of ideas of socialism in history are covered. It examines the relation between planning and markets in the history of capitalism and socialism. Diverse historical experiences of socialism at local, regional, and national levels are introduced.
Credits: 1

Course Attribute(s):
SOCS Gen Ed: Social Science Req


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