Course Description

The aim of the course is to analyze the main theoretical and methodological perspectives in the anthropological study of human economic behavior, both past and present.

The course will analyze economic phenomena from a cultural perspective, examining how culture shapes economic processes and how the economy is influenced by culture. Furthermore, the course will discuss the social rules, norms, and structures that shape the functioning of the economy. An anthropological analysis of economic institutions will shed light on the emergence, evolution, and societal impact of institutions such as enterprises, markets, and financial systems.

Topics

1.      Introduction

2.      History of economic anthropology

3.      Research methods in economic antrhropology

4.      Capitalism

5.      Labour

6.      Exchange

7.      Money

8.      Consumption

9.      Inequalities

10.  Moral Economy