ECON0220A-F11
American Economic History
American Economic History since 1900
This course will provide an overview of the major themes in the growth and development of the modern American economy. Topics will include the economic history of railroads, automobiles, foreign trade, banks and financial markets. We will also examine the role of the courts and government policy in American economic development, with special emphasis on the rise and decline of Laissez-Faire as the dominant mode of economic regulation in the nation's labor and financial markets. (ECON 0150 or ECON 0155) 3 hrs. lect.
This course will provide an overview of the major themes in the growth and development of the modern American economy. Topics will include the economic history of railroads, automobiles, foreign trade, banks and financial markets. We will also examine the role of the courts and government policy in American economic development, with special emphasis on the rise and decline of Laissez-Faire as the dominant mode of economic regulation in the nation's labor and financial markets. (ECON 0150 or ECON 0155) 3 hrs. lect.
- Term:
- Fall 2011
- Location:
- Warner Hall 506(WNS 506)
- Schedule:
- 3:00pm-4:15pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Sep 12, 2011 to Dec 9, 2011)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Robert Prasch
- Subject:
- Economics
- Department:
- Economics
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- CW HIS NOR SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- HIST0220A-F11
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92548
- Subject Code:
- ECON
- Course Number:
- 0220
- Section Identifier:
- A