ECON 311 - European Economic History

3 Credit(s)

This course examines the economic development of Europe from the Middle Ages to the early twentieth century, with primary emphasis on the Industrial Revolution to World War I in Britain, France and Germany. It also studies the organization of economic activity; the role of the state and entrepreneurs; workers and labor institutions; commercial policy, monetary systems; property rights; and the process of capital accumulation. A minimum of Sophomore standing required.