ECON 220
American Economic History
Last Offered Spring 2008
Division II
This course is not offered in the current catalog
Class Details
This course examines the growth and development of the American economy from the colonial era to the modern period. The emphasis will be on the use of economic theory and empirical methods to address key questions in U.S. history. Topics include population growth, agricultural development, industrialization, slavery, government regulation, the Great Depression, and the post-World War II economy. Comparisons will be made to European and non-European experiences.
The Class:
Format: lecture/discussion
Limit: 35
Expected: 35
Class#: 3059
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Limit: 35
Expected: 35
Class#: 3059
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation:
midterm, short problem sets, final, and a research paper
Prerequisites:
Economics 110 and Economics 120
Distributions:
Division II
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ECON 220 - LEC American Economic History
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