ECON 008. Topics in Economic History

This course is a survey of topics in economic history. We will cover topics that help us understand a classic and important question in economics and economic history "what determines the wealth of nations"? Topics and papers were chosen to give a broad perspective on growth and development in economic history. It will thus be thematic instead of chronological and not limited to one area. We will read papers and use positive economic tools in our coverage of topics. We will cover research primarily by economic historians on topics such as the causes of the British Industrial Revolution, colonialism, slavery in the United States, infrastructure and public health, and human capital formation.
Prerequisite: ECON 001.
Social Sciences.
Writing course.
1 credit.
Spring 2023. Dimitruk.
Catalog chapter: Economics
Department website: https://www.swarthmore.edu/economics

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