To understand the development of American economic policy, from its English origins through the late twentieth century.
Discussion is encouraged.
Students are expected to have read the assignments for that day, and are expected to raise questions over the material in those readings or over material covered in previous classes. The exams will be based on the class material and the text to that point. Each exam will consist of five questions, each worth a possible 20 points. There will be approximately eight questions on each exam, allowing the student the opportunity for some choice. Each quiz will consist of one or two short answer essay questions, and will cover that week s reading from the texts.