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ECON-170H - Economic History of the United States Honors - Gustavo Jimenez

Course:Economic History of the United States Honors
Professor:Gustavo Jimenez
Email:gustavo.jimenez@canyons.edu
Format:
  • Online
Course Length:
  • 16 Week

Introduction

Welcome! My name is Professor Gustavo Jimenez, your instructor for Econ 170 Honors. This session will be 100% Online with occasional videos uploaded on Canvas. Make sure to get familiar Canvas and the demands of Online Classes. 

Course Description

This course surveys the economic development of the U.S. emphasizing a topical approach, including the development of business cycles, trade, banks in the new nation; manufacturing, tariffs, slavery, big business, labor, government regulation, and deregulation leading to a modern industrial nation. The economy of any given nation impacts more than the financial nature of its society, it also reveals how people lived. Economics, because it is such a large part of society, influences the key cultural and social characteristics of a people and nation. Everything from literature and art to politics and religion is shaped by economic forces. This class will examine how economic forces have shaped U.S. social and cultural institutions.

What to Expect in this Course

As an HONORS course, expect the typical amount of work for a non-honors course. The only difference will be an additional book (details below) that you will need to read and write a detailed book review. 

In addition, you will also have 4-6 assignments throughout the 16-week session. There will be 4 quizzes and a class project that you will also be responsible. 

Types of Assessments

All assignments, discussions, quizzes, book review, and the class project will be submitted and/or taken on Canvas. 

Textbook Information

The main textbook is available at the COC Bookstore, but can also be purchased/rented online. If you are having issues with the cost of the book, I recommend renting the textbook or purchasing it online.  You can purchase earlier editions, as they are usually considerably less expensive. If you need other options, please do not hesitate to contact me.

  1. History of the American Economy 13th Editionby Walton/Rockoff (Earlier editions acceptable; also available as an e-textbook or to rent)
  2. Radical Hamilton by Christian Parenti 

 

Other Relevant Course Information

Class assignments, quizzes, book review, and class project will focus on the following: 

  1. Evaluate the economic developments of the colonial period by identifying, comparing and contrasting mercantilism and bullionism, and the empires established by the Netherlands, Spain, England, and France.
  2. Analyze the economic developments of the antebellum era, including the market economy, King Cotton, textile mills, transportation, and slavery.
  3. Assess the role of labor, technology, and immigration in the country’s industrialization.
  4. Discern the causes and results of the Great Depression.
  5. Explain the causes and results of post-war economic cycles, economic racism, and suburbanization.

In addition to U.S. economic historical objectives outline above, as an economic course, we will also focus on key economic concepts discuss throughout the course.

  1. What Economics Is All About?: Scarcity, Opportunity Cost, Resources, etc…
  2. Economic Models: PPF (production possibility frontier), Demand and Supply, Consumer/Producer, etc…
  3. Economic Data: GDP (gross domestic product), Labor Force, CPI (consumer price index)
  4. Economic Policies: Fiscal, Monetary, Federal Reserve Bank
  5. Economic Theories: Mercantilism, Marxian, Supply Side, Keynesian
  6. Industrial Organizations: Monopolies, Economies of scale, Oligopolies, Cartels

Additional Resources

Canvas

This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:

  • CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
  • CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password

Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.

Online Education

Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.

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Last updated: 02/01/2023 Sub#: 1544