Re: text query

[LP Rochon <lprochon@xxxxxxxx>]

Jeff,

I agree with your comments on Snowdon, that is why I said it requires a lot of
explanation from the prof. But then again, I would not underestaimate
undergraduates. I think that what we teach them is not challenging eough and
they can take a lot more.  If they read the Galbraith/Darity book before the
Snowdon, and a good prep from the prof, I really think it is suitable.  My
students really have no problems following the book, but I admit I push them
very hard.  They also have to write 4 essays based on their reading on Snowdon
and other readings.

As for the Galbriath book, I dont know where I get it from.  The College
orders it for me. I am on the phone with the bookstore now.  I will get back
to you on that.

Louis-Philippe

Jeff Konz wrote:

> Mat--
>
> I've used Snowden, et. al., in a senior seminar with some success.  I
> would hesitate, though, unlike Louis-Phillipe, to use it at the
> intermediate level.  I think that students need a good foundation in
> Keynes and modern macroeconomic thought before they tackle this work,
> since it is so full of information.
>
> Louis-Phillipe--How are you using Galbraith and Darity?  I thought
> that book was out of print, and had been for some
> time--unfortunately for us!!
>
> Jeff Konz
> Department of Economics
> UNC--Asheville
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > The book is really excellent I find. It clearly spells out the different
> > approaches well.  I use it in undergraduate macro, intermediate level.
> > At that level, it requires a carefull lecture because it can be
> > difficult for the students.  I use it in conjonction with Galbriath and
> > Darity.  The students read Galbraith first, and then Snowdon.  This
> > sequence makes it easier.
> >
> > The vbook has a very weak post-Keynesian part, and it is lumped in with
> > the neo-Austrians.  But aprt from that, I enjoy it and the students
> > enjoy the book as well.
> >
> > LPR
> >
> > Mathew Forstater wrote:
> >
> > >  A colleague is considering using _A Modern Guide to Macroeconomics_
> > > by Snowden, Vane and Wynarczyk (Elgar, 1994) for a course.  Has
> > > anybody here used it, especially for undegrad intermediate or advanced
> > > macro or M.A. macro?  If so, what were the strengths and weaknesses,
> > > how did you use it (e.g., main text or supplementary), etc.?  Would
> > > you use it again? Thanks in advance. Mat
> >
> >