ECON253

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ECON253

American Economic History ECON253 FA

Next Offered in 9899 FA

This course focuses on 19th and 20th century United States economic history. The course emphasizes the application of economic tools to the analysis of United States history. In addition the course aims to provide students with a sense of the historical dynamics that have shaped the contemporary economic system. Rather than providing a general survey of the economic history of the entire period, the course will focus on topics including cyclical fluctuations, the evolution of the monetary and financial systems, immigration, labor markets and the role of government policy. Students will be responsible for leading (and participating in) class discussions.

MAJOR READINGS

Atack & Passell, A NEW VIEW OF AMERICAN
ECONOMIC HISTORY (2nd ed.)
Selected journal articles and original documents.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Numerous papers will be assigned; final exam as scheduled by the Registrar.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS ECON

Prerequisites: ECON105 and ECON270 or ECON111 and ECON112 and ECON270

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998

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