The indetermination of senior and the minimum economics curriculum
Abstract
A description is given of a research program on the incomplete nature of scientific
knowledge and extended to analyze the minimum curriculum for economics in Brazil and
the consequent for mutation of proposals for change. Considering the different levels of abstraction
in the pure science, applied science and the art of science trichotomy, it is observed
that the minimum curriculum prescribes suitable training for social or applied economics.
The conclusion is that a further period of two years is recommended, one to strengthen pure
economics in the basic cycle and the other for the art of economics in the phase meant for
professionalized training. Consideration is also given to specialization in pure economics
exclusively directed at teaching and research.
JEL Classification: A22; B41.
Keywords: Methodology curriculum