ECON 387: Economic & Social Development of Great Britain

Course Description

This course analyzes the economic issues surrounding the economic and social development of Great Britain, focusing mainly on the areas England and Scotland.  We will examine the historic perspectives of development and how those processes still affect current day economic life in the region. Our analysis will intertwine the history of both the social and economic, using economic principles to understand the current standard of living.  We will begin our study with the ancient peoples of the area, from earliest times through the Roman occupation, the middle ages, the industrial revolution, and onward to the modern day. Prerequisites: (ECON 101 or 201 or 202 or 208 or 209 with a grade of C or better) AND EITHER (Admitted Business majors; Admitted Econ Bus majors, Econ COLS majors & minors) OR (30 credits with no more than 21 credits of 300/400 level College of Business courses and 2.5 GPA) Special fees may apply.