Economic History of the United States Before 1865 (323-1-20)

Instructors

Benjamin Chabot

Meeting Info

University Hall 122: Tues, Thurs 6:30PM - 7:50PM

Overview of class

The course examines the economic and institutional development of the United States from colonial times to the Civil War. It focuses on questions related to differential patterns of development across the Americas and the US, devoting specific attention to labor market institutions, its divergence across North and South, and the role of Slavery in the development of the American Economy.

Registration Requirements

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

Teaching Method

Two 80-minute lectures per week, plus a weekly TA discussion session.

Evaluation Method

Presentations and paper

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for Economics Majors & Minors until the end of preregistration, after which time enrollment will be open to everyone who has taken the prerequisites. 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 - Frances Searle Building 2407: Fri 9:00AM - 9:50AM