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ECON 448 - Development of the American Economy

Fall (3) Prerequisite(s): ECON 303  and ECON 308   (College 400)

This course uses the American experience to better understand why some countries have prospered while other parts of the world remian poor. Students will be exposed to academic research in economics, history, political science, and health. Students will also read primary source documents. Students will learn how to apply economic theory as well as a mix of qualitative and quantitative techniques in order to conduct independent research in the field of economic history.