United States Economic History

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Course No: 49.325-061; ISIS Class Nbr: 2330

Course Description

The evolution of institutions and their functions, and sources of economic development. The contributions of railroads, agricultural population growth, immigration, capital formation and technological progress to economic development. Other areas addressed: rapid industrialization and antitrust laws; evolution of financial institutions, the creation of the Federal Reserve System, crash of 1929, the depression of the 1930s, the New Deal and various banking acts, the labor movement, the growth of international trade.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites:
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  • Section Notes: P: 49.201 or 49.202; SSD
  • Credits: 3;
  • Instructor: Carol McDonough
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • Summer 2013: May 20 to Jul 27
  • Tuition: $1080
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester, nonrefundable registration fee for credit courses.

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