History of Capitalism in American Economy

Lecture, three hours. Enforced requisite: course 102. Enforced corequisite: course 165L. How capitalism--what economists call market economy with well-defined and protected civil rights and property rights--has contributed to America's economic growth. Quantitative course, with analysis of how different features of capitalist economies impact economic growth, investment, consumption, and technical change, using computer simulations based on prominent historical examples. P/NP or letter grading.

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Clarity
5.0 / 10
Organization
5.0 / 10
Time
10-15 hrs/week
Overall
5.0 / 10

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    Quarter Taken: Winter 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    Professor Surro is the GOAT per usual. Easily the best prof in the Econ department

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    Surro's lectures are very interesting and informative. Highly recommend!

Course

Instructor
Christopher Surro
Previously taught
24S 23F 23S 23W 22F 22W 21Su 20Su

Grading Information

  • No group projects

  • Attendance required

  • No midterms

  • Finals week final

  • 67% recommend the textbook

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