THE AMERICAN ECONOMY TO 1865

ECON 465

Course Description

Survey of the forces underlying American economic development and the distribution of income; rise of regional economies; origins of manufacturing; effects of slavery; influence of government and politics on growth.

Prerequisties

ECON 101 or ECON 111

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