Course Details
Country:
United Kingdom
Institution:
University of York
Course Title:
Historical Perspectives on Economic Growth
Course Number:
ECO00018C
Course Description:
Subject content
To understand patterns of economic change and diversity in the modern world, looking in particular at: the 'Great Divergence' between the western and the eastern economies; the processes of and determinants of industrialisation in the western economies; the importance of trade and the role of fixed/floating exchange rates in international regimes; sustainable growth and development; the impact of depression on the western developed economies; alternative ways of managing the economy - fascist regimes in inter-war Europe and the communist regime in Russia.
Skills content
To develop the following key transferrable skills: the ability to undertake group investigation; the ability to work to a deadline; the ability to present information clearly and effectively; the ability to evaluate a range of quantitative and qualitative evidential material; and the ability to analyse, construct and defend an argument.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
ECON 3---
