Why is economic sociology important in learning sociology?

Answer 1

I would rephrase that question like this: why is sociology important in learning economics. The answer would be quite simple: economics focus on mathematical calculations about, lets say, GDP, inflation, return on investments etc. What sociologists do here, is that they analyze economical decisions in a macro level and question why did not this economic action work in Africa, when it worked quite fine in England. They take into account culture, power, religion, historical background, stratification, social structure etc. So basically, sociologists put together economy and sociology in economic sociology, which, I would say, is an upgrade from traditional economics, simply becaus it gives you a more wider view on certain economic actions. I also think that every economist should take a course in sociology. Few economists realise that learning more about a particular society gives you more satisfiable outcome.