Description
This module explores selected topics in economic history. The weekly seminars are organised around broad themes each linked to major debates in economic history, such as the role of the state in economic history, the relationship between religion and economic development, slavery and capitalism, racial inequality, segregation, gender and women, and living standards. The seminars will critically discuss different types of methods, theories and historical evidence used by economic historians including formal models, quantitative evidence, and statistical analysis tools. The readings will cover a wide range of historical periods, but most of the discussion will focus on early modern and modern eras. In terms of geographical coverage, most of the themes will be explored from a comparative or global perspective. Although a background in economic history is not necessary, students will be expected to engage with the technical language of economics and rethink certain types of historical questions from an economic perspective.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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