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ECON0220A-S10

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) (There will be two sections offered.) 3 hrs. lect.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
21362
Subject Code:
ECON
Course Number:
0220
Section Identifier:
A

Course

ECON 0220

All Sections in Spring 2010

Spring 2010

ECON0220A-S10 Lecture (Prasch)