Department Sponsored Seminars
The Economics Department regularly holds seminars on various topics including money, value theory, philosophy and methodology, and political economy.
Seminars are generally held during the Fall and Winter semesters most Fridays from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in Royall Hall, Room 403. For previous seminars, click here (under construction).
Fall Semester 2009
September 4, 2009
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"Scientism, Science and Social Science -- What Is the Role of Methodology?"
presented by Professor James Webb
September 11, 2009
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Money
"Alternative Approaches to Money: Menger versus Knapp on the Nature and Origins of Money"
presented by Ryan Dodd and Professor L. Randall Wray.
Readings:
- Wray - Ch. 2 - Section on Knapp (Those who are really ambitious can read Knapp's State Theory of Money instead.)
- Menger - Origins of Money
The Money Seminar is organized by Professors Kelton and Wray. This semester we will focus on developing a basic
understanding of our “Kansas City Approach” to money, monetary institutions, and monetary policy.
September 18, 2009
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Political Economy
"The Destruction of a Working Class Political Economy"
presented by Professor John Henry.
Readings:
September 25, 2009
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Value Theory (cancelled)
October 2, 2009
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Pragmatism
Continuation of "Scientism, Science and Social Science -- What Is the Role of Methodology?"
presented by Professor James Webb.
Readings:
October 9, 2009
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Value Theory
"The Case for Axiology as First Philosophy"
A short presentation of this topic by Professor Doug Bowles (20-30 minutes) will
be followed by open discussion.
No advance readings are suggested or required.
October 16, 2009
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Money
A one-hour presentation on the financial crisis given by Professor Black.
October 23, 2009
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Political Economy
Professor Lee will be presenting a seminar of his research on the ranking process of economic journals with particular reference to the downgrading of heterodox journals, his modifications to the established biases in such rankings, and the significance of his work for heterodox programs in general.
October 30, 2009
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Pragmatism
The seminar tomorrow will focus on the inter play between methodology and econometrics. The articles by Cartwright and Haack are relevant (available in the copy room of HH 211). From Cartwright the topic of robustness and the discussion of capacities which are not necessarily manifest are the key points. If you are familiar with E.E. Leamer this would be helpful.
November 6, 2009
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Money
“Tax Driven Money: Evidence from the History of Thought, Economic History, Economic Policy, and
the Interdisciplinary Social Sciences”
Presented by Professor Forstater
Readings:
November 13, 2009
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Value Theory
"A Case for Axiology as 'First Philosophy'?"
Presented by Professor Bowles.
November 20, 2009
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TBA
December 4, 2009
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Political Economy
December 11, 2009
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Oeconomicus Presentations and Awards