ECON 334 - Cities and Comparative Economic Development

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Trinity College

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We will examine the economy of cities through the theoretical lens of institutional economics. From our exploration of various cities, we will gain an understanding of the specific institutional mechanisms for growth within an urban setting and an appreciation for the city as an important agent of economic and cultural development. The first section presents a theoretical overview of institutional economics, including the ideas of cumulative causation and a discussion of the nature of cities and the relationship between cities and economic development. This general framework creates the base on which we will build our case studies. The second section begins by exploring the case study of Renaissance Florence. One of the central concerns will be the role that capitalist institutions played in the economic development and growth dynamic of the early modern Florentine economy. Our investigation will then turn to Amsterdam, London, and eventually Hartford. The final section of the course will ask students to present their own analysis of the development of Hartford in which they apply and synthesize the ideas of the first two sections of the course in order to reach their own evaluation and conclusions. Prerequisite: C- or better in Economics 101 and Economics 302. 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

Calendar System:

Semester

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