Topics in Economic History (315-0-30)

Topic

Economic History of Israel

Instructors

Oren Loewenthal

Meeting Info

Tech Institute Lecture Room 4: Tues, Thurs 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

The course provides an overall analysis of the Israeli Economy, its development in the 70 years since the establishment of the state of Israel, and how it coped with various crises during those years. The course will focus on economic growth, the effects of the Israeli-Arab conflict, the inflation crisis and stabilization policy, and on inequality in Israel. We will study those issues by applying fundamental concepts in economic analysis.

Class Notes

Class presentations will be available

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 - University Hall 102: Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM