Course Description

This course is identical to HIST G110. This course explores the economic history of the United States from the colonial period to the present. Emphasis is placed on the factors and forces contributing to U.S. economic development, evaluating the various agents of growth, and attempted solutions to economic problems. This course utilizes primary and secondary sources to examine the changing nature of American capitalism and U.S. involvement in the global economy. Enrollment Limitation: HIST G110; students who complete ECON G120 may not enroll in or receive credit for HIST G110.