Global Economic History
| Numbering Code | U-ECON00 20915 LE43 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ First semester |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Lecture |
| Target Year | From 2nd to 4th year students | Target Student | |
| Language | English | Day/Period | Tue.2 |
| Instructor name | IVINGS，Steven (Graduate School of Economics Associate Professor) | ||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course | This course introduces students to key theories, schools of thought and concepts in the field of economic history. It also provides students with core knowledge about the origins and growth of the global economy, equipping students with a critical understanding of historical transformations in economic exchange and productive systems at both the macro and micro level. | ||
| Course Goals | Besides the core content, this course aims to develop students’ critical reading skills and ability to apply historical analysis for the purpose of examining economic change over time and space. It develops an appreciation of the degree of interconnectedness involved in economic exchange among students, and familiarizes them with the field of economic history and its methods/approaches. Additionally, it provides students with an opportunity to improve their English communication skills. | ||
| Schedule and Contents |
1. Introduction: What is “Global” Economic History? 2. Waves of Globalization in Historical Perspective 3.The Industrial Revolution in Global Perspective 1 4. The Industrial Revolution in Global Perspective 2 5. The Great Divergence Debate 1 6. The Great Divergence Debate 2 7. Empire, Imperialism and Economic Change 8. Environment and Natural Resources 9. New Institutional Economics in Economic History 10. The State and Overcoming Relatives Backwardness 11. Consumption and the Industrious Revolution 12. Mobility and the Global Economy 13. Why are Some Nations Rich and Others Poor? 14. The Globalization of Modern Economic Growth - Convergence or Divergence? 15. Feedback Session The above is subject to minor variation |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | Class attendance and active participation (30%), group presentation (30%), final paper (40%). | ||
| Course Requirements | No systematic knowledge of economic history is required, however, a keen interest in the subject and sufficient English level (approx. IELTS 6.0 or above) to follow lectures and engage in discussion is required. | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Each week students will need to read one or two chapters from the course materials. | ||
