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ECON 126 - 01   Why Economies Succeed or Fail: Lessons from Western and Japanese History

2017 Fall Quarter

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Career
Undergraduate
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Student Option
Class Number
21494
Type
Lecture
Instruction Mode
In Person
Credits
5 units
General Education
 
Status
Open
Available Seats
6
Enrollment Capacity
180
Enrolled
174
Wait List Capacity
0
Wait List Total
0

Description

Examines the emergence of capitalism and the world's first industrial revolution in Britain, continental Europe industrialization, Soviet economic growth and collapse, and the Japanese economic miracle. Asks about the historical sources of long-run economic development, stagnation, and decline. Draws lessons for current debates over free market versus more interventionist policies, economic reform in the former Communist nations, and economic rivalry between the U.S. and Japan.

Enrollment Requirements

Prerequisite(s): ECON 1 and ECON 2. Related coursework in history also helpful. Enrollment is restricted to juniors and seniors.

Class Notes

Enroll in lecture and associated discussion section

Meeting Information

Days & Times Room Instructor Meeting Dates
MWF 09:20AM-10:25AM J Bask Aud 101 Baden,R.B. 09/28/17 - 12/08/17

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