ECN 3760 - U.S. and World Economic History

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This course covers the economic history of the United States from colonial settlement to the present time. It examines the sources of the U.S. economic growth, the creation of an integrated national economy, changes in income distribution, the evolution of political-economic institutions, and the impact of economic development on environment. This course also provides an overview of the world economic history, shifts of economic systems, patterns of industrialization, changing fortunes of leading economic powers, relationship between developed and developing economies, and the emergence of the U.S. as the leading economic and military power.
Prerequisite(s): [ECN 2010 and ECN 2000 or ECN 2020] or ECN 2100 with a minimum grade of (C) in each course.