ECON 249 - The Political Economy of Western Civilization

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Trinity College

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This course presents the political and economic development of the market economy and commercial society in Western Civilization over the last 400 years. Its focus is on the classical liberal ideas that influenced the historical-institutional evolution from a society of status and class to one of contract and market association. The socialist and nationalist critiques of classical liberal society are evaluated in the context of the actual historical developments in Western society, and the reality of collectivist central planning in practice during the 20th century. Finally, the revival of market liberalism is evaluated in the context of the new global economy of the 21st century. Prerequisite: C- or better in Economics 101. 1.00 units, Lecture

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0.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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