Economic History

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Special Topic: Economic History. Economic history seeks to understand complex economic systems of the past and how they have changed over time. This course provides an introduction to the field, focusing on major transformations in economic organization, economic growth, standards of living, demographics, and technology in history. Topics may include the British industrial revolution, the great divergence, financial crises such as the global Great Depression, and the role of institutions. Not intended for students who have taken ECN 280 or ECN 282. Prerequisite: ECN-111