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ECON 201 - History of Financial Crises


4 credit(s)
Analyze how historical events related to colonialism, trade, changing socioeconomic trends, technological, and financial innovation are related to the evolution of financial markets and institutions. At the same time, students will trace the historical evolution of economic thought on the causes and consequences of financial market crises, and analyze the effectiveness of associated policy responses. The emphasis of the course will be on identifying factors common to these crises, and on developing an appropriate conceptual framework with which to explain why financial crises continue to occur. Students who take ECON 201 for credit cannot receive credit for ECON 301.
Core Requirement(s): Counts towards core requirement Historical Context



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