Criticism of the teaching of economics and the formation of comprehensive economists for society

Abstract

This lecture was developed concerning the spaces of reflection promoted by the series of conferences: “Debates on the teaching of economic science” (First half of 2017) with the Facultad de Ciencias Humanas y Económicas of the Universidad Nacional de Colombia. It’s objective is to emphasize the criticism of the teachings of the Economics in Colombia on the basis of two questions: one regarding the contents of the curricula and the other about the formation of economists who respond to the needs of society.