Economic History of the United States 1865 to Present (323-2-20)

Instructors

Benjamin Chabot

Meeting Info

Harris Hall L07: Tues, Thurs 6:30PM - 7:50PM

Overview of class

The course examines the economic development of the United States since the Civil War to the present. It focuses on both long-term economic trends (like technological advance and industrialization) and the economic causes and consequences of particular events (like the Great Depression).

Registration Requirements

ECON 281,ECON 310-1,ECON 311

Learning Objectives

N/A

Teaching Method

Two 80-minute lectures per week

Evaluation Method

problem sets, quizzes and final exam.

Class Materials (Required)

None. All Readings are free online

Class Attributes

SoC Individual and Social Behavior Distro

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 - Frances Searle Building 2407: Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM