THE AMERICAN ECONOMY TO 1865

ECON/HISTORY 466

Emergence of the large corporation; growth and instability since the mid-nineteenth century; increasing government participation in the economy; the impact of war, depression, discrimination, and international responsibilities.

ECON 475

Theoretical analysis of issues in growth and development. Models will be motivated by country experiences. Topics include: factors affecting saving, investment and cross-country differentials on per capita income; the role of government institutions, market regulation, technology and trade.

HISTORY 101

American political, economic, and social development from the founding of the colonies to the Civil War.

HISTORY 329

Survey of political, social, and economic change in the history of American capitalism from the late colonial period to the near-present.

HISTORY 102

American political, economic and social development from the Civil War to the present.