Introduction to the economic concept of capitalism. The student will study capitalism and other alternative societal mechanisms for resource allocation, including socialism and a mixed economy. The mechanism will be readings both critical and supportive of capitalism as an economic system, including moral, efficiency, and ethical views.

Introduction to the economic concept of capitalism. The student will study capitalism and other alternative societal mechanisms for resource allocation, including socialism and a mixed economy. The mechanism will be readings both critical and supportive of capitalism as an economic system, including moral, efficiency, and ethical views.

Introduction to the economic concept of capitalism. The student will study capitalism and other alternative societal mechanisms for resource allocation, including socialism and a mixed economy. The mechanism will be readings both critical and supportive of capitalism as an economic system, including moral, efficiency, and ethical views.