Middlebury

ECON 0329

Theory & Measurement/Econ Hist

Theory and Measurement in Economic History
Economic historians study past events, employing diverse methodologies to understand technology adoption, market integration, and the effect of institutions on performance. In this course we will focus on strategies economists use to learn about the past itself and to use past events to understand how all economies function. We will ponder especially conflicts and complementarities between theoretical and empirical reasoning. Each student will complete a research proposal that justifies applying a set of tools to address an economic history question. (ECON 0111 [formerly ECON 0210] and ECON 0255 or IPEC 0240 [formerly ECON 0240]) 3 hrs. sem.
Subject:
Economics
Department:
Economics
Division:
Social Sciences
Requirements Fulfilled:
CMP CW HIS SOC

Sections in Spring 2017, School Abroad Italy (Florence)

Spring 2017

ECON0329A-S17 Seminar (Gregg)
ECON0329B-S17 Seminar (Gregg)