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ECOS3024: Economic History

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ECOS3024: Economic History

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This unit covers topics in economic history from the advent of European 'modernity' in the 17th century to the late 20th century. A major focus is identifying the main social, institutional and economic forces that explain the unprecedented development of the world economy over the past 300 years. Topics include the first industrial revolution in Britain, the industrialization of Western Europe and the United States, the 1930s Great Depression and recovery, post-World War II reconstruction and 'golden era' of growth, and East Asia's meteoric growth performance.

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Arts and Social Sciences

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Study level	Undergraduate
Academic unit	Economics
Credit points	6

Enrolment rules

Prerequisites: ?	ECOS2001 or ECOS2901 or ECOS2002 or ECOS2902
Corequisites: ?	None
Prohibitions: ?	None
Assumed knowledge: ?	None

Learning outcomes

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. demonstrate a disciplinary expertise in global economic history since 1066
LO2. achieve interdisciplinary effectiveness by setting current global economic issues in historical context
LO3. refine critical thinking and problem solving by deepening the understanding of core economic theory principles and tools
LO4. improve information and digital literacy by managing, analysing, evaluating and using research materials efficiently and effectively
LO5. extend oral and written communication skills through formal assessments and active participation in class

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ECOS3024: Economic History

2026 unit information

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Arts and Social Sciences

Details

Enrolment rules

Learning outcomes

Unit availability

Modes of attendance (MoA)

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