HIST 391 American Economic History

An examination of the history of economic development and change in the United States, from colonial times to the present. Emphasis is placed on the development of the major agricultural, commercial, financial, industrial, and transportation enterprises, along with competing theories of economics which shaped markets and government policy.

Credits

3

Offered

As needed

Outcomes

1. The student should have a clear understanding of the sources, problems, and major developments in the history of the American economy.
2. The student should also be able to express this understanding through group discussions, written reaction papers, written examinations, and a research paper.