HS 361 - A History of American Capitalism

(3.00 cr.)

Beginning with independence, this course looks at how political, business, and social institutions have shaped the development of the American economy. The central question we grapple with is to what extent the development of American capitalism was a natural, inevitable phenomenon and to what extent it was grounded in historically contingent circumstances. Topics to be discussed include the market revolution, slavery, national currency, industrialization, corporatization, the financialization of risk, and globalization.

Prerequisite: One HS 100-level course.
Sessions Typically Offered: Varies
Years Typically Offered: Varies

Interdisciplinary Studies: IU