HIST 398
American Capitalism: Politics and the Economy in Modern American History
History
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Examines how economic thought has been translated into economic policy in the United States during the twentieth century.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Knowledge of 20th-c. economic theories
Learning Outcome
Gain knowledge of the most influential economic theories of the twentieth century; learn how those theories shaped policy and history more broadly.
Title
Knowledge of economic institutions
Learning Outcome
Become familiar with important economic institutions (such as the Federal Reserve, World Bank and IMF, the Treasury Department, etc.) and be able to describe their functions and influence in the economy (past and present).
Title
Historiography of economic policy
Learning Outcome
Locate current economic policy debates within their historical currents.
Title
Historical writing
Learning Outcome
Learn to integrate data into coherent arguments expressed in well-written papers and discussion.
