Discussion Post: History-Economic Thought
• Describe the difference between Chrematistics and Economics in Aristotle's thought. How does Aristotle's disdain for Chrematistics relate to the notion of evil we discussed with respect to the Garden of Eden Story?
• Discuss the differences between the Stoics, Epicureans, and Cynics. How do their views compare to modern views of "rational Self-interest?
• From the Karma Theorems reading, how different was the conception of markets different in medieval times than in microeconomics today?
• Thomas Aquinas developed a notion of "the just price" that could be charged for a good. According to him, what made some prices "just" while others were not?
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.