HIST 0273 - Labor & Economic History: u

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Westfield State University

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Description:

PERSPECTIVES 1877-PRESENT: This course highlights major developments in American labor and economic history. Topics include the Industrial Revolution (major unions, strikes, and labor leaders) , Progressive era "trust busting," causes and consequencesof the Great Depression, labor law and worker's rights. 1960s War on Poverty, and changes in the American class structure and domestic economy since 1970. The last third of the course focuses on current global issues affecting the U.S. economy. Topics include the World Bank, IMF, WTO, NAFTA and controversies over globalization, free trade, and workers rights. Case studies will focus on U.S. - Latin America economic relations.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westfield.ma.edu/student-consumer-information

Phone Number:

(413) 572-5300

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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