Evolution of American Enterprise

Course:

ECON 330
Section: 82
Credits: 3
Format: Face-to-Face
Description:

** THIS COURSE IS HELD ON THE UW-MARATHON COUNTY CAMPUS IN WAUSAU.

This course critically evaluates the development of the American economy and the evolution of business systems from its colonial roots to the present.  It focuses on the historical transformation of firms, markets, and government.  In doing so, the course analyzes how business practices and organization have changed in response to new opportunities and challenges. 

The class also studies the role government plays in influencing business choices and how that role has changed over time.  In addressing these areas, the course explores the microeconomic sources of economic growth.

Prereq: ECON 211.

Permission required:  Contact Libby Heidmann at liberty.heidmann@uwc.edu or 715-261-6242.  UWSP campus students contact Laurie Kallstrom at lkallstr@uwsp.edu or 715-346-4324

For all other questions contact: C.R. Marshall, Chair,
UWSP Division of Business and Economics at cmarshal@uwsp.edu or 715-346-4576
Textbook: Title:

History of the American Economy (11th edition)
Author:

Gary Walton and Hugh Rockoff
Publisher:

South-Western
ISBN-10:  

032478662X
ISBN-13:

9780324786620
   
Title:

Financial Shock:  Global Panic and Government Bailouts – How We Got Here and What Must Be Done to Fix It (Updated Edition, April 25, 2009)(paperback)
Author:

Mark Zandi
Publisher:

FT Press
ISBN-10:  

0137016638
ISBN-13:

978-0137016631
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Instructor: Scott Wallace
Location: Wausau, UW-Marathon County, Room 238
Dates / Times: R September 3 - December 17, 2009 5 - 7:30 pm
Limit: 35
Estimated Tuition:  3 credits - WI Undergraduate $870.47
    Includes $200 special fee.