Western Economic History (324-0-20)

Instructors

William Walker Hanlon

Meeting Info

University Hall 101: Tues, Thurs 12:30PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

This course examines economic development over the long-run, with a focus on the transition to modern economic growth in the Western world. Topics include Malthusian stagnation, the Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution, the demographic transition, and globalization and the great divergence. Along the way, we will discuss long-run changes in inequality, technology, and labor force participation, as well as the role of institutions in economic development, and the interaction between economic conditions and political power. Much of the class will be focused around analyzing recent research on these topics. The class will also involve a writing component aimed at improving students' ability to write critically and concisely about economic topics.

Registration Requirements

ECON 281-0, ECON 310-1, ECON 311-0

Teaching Method

This course will be based around two weekly lectures. Reading will be required for each lecture, and class participation will be important. The lecture material and the readings will be complementary, so students will need to both read and attend lectures in order to be successful in the course.

Class Attributes

SDG Reduced Inequality
SDG Decent Work & Economic Growth

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Pre-requisite: Students must have taken ECON 310-1 or MMSS 211-1 and ECON 281 or ECON 381-1 or MATH 386-1 or IEMS 304 or STAT 350 to successfully enroll in this course.

Associated Classes

DIS - Swift Hall 107: Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM