ECO 206 - United States Economic History

Three Credits
Alternate Years: Fall Semester 2018, 2020

Basic economic analysis is used to study important aspects of the economic history of the United States. Concentration is on the period from 1830 to 1945, when the U.S. became a major industrial power. Emphasized are the development of big business, the effect of race and gender on markets, opportunities and incomes, and government policy.

Note: Not open to first semester students.

Course may be applied to the American Studies program.