3 credits
Spring 2026 Lecture Lower DivisionData from last updated 11/17/2025
Spring 2026
Spring 2026 Instructors:
This course examines the origins of capitalist institutions and their changes over time, including banks, joint-stock companies, and modern corporations -- all viewed with respect to their impact on industrialization, colonial expansion, business cycles, and the emergence of a global economy.
Learning Outcomes1Explain the history of capitalism based on a combination of readings, course lectures, and course discussions.
2Develop compelling historical arguments and demonstrate your understanding of the course material through examinations.
3Write clear and concise analytical papers based on templates and feedback supplied by the professor.
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