HELA500 Economic and Social Science History (4 op)
Arvosteluasteikko
0-5
Opetuskieli/-kielet
englanti
Osaamistavoitteet
On completion of this module the student will
-be able to evaluate the causes and consequences of the growth of the global economy and subsequent structural changes
-be aware of Finland’s role in the global economy
-recognize the role of the economy in the development of society and culture
-be familiar with economic mechanisms from the perspective of an individual
Suoritustavat
Lecture course or independent study (book exam or essay).
Sisältö
The module discusses basic issues in economic and social science history.
Oppimateriaalit
For a book exam, choose two of the following.
Kirjallisuus
| ISBN-numero | Tekijä, julkaisuvuosi, teoksen nimi, julkaisija |
|---|---|
| Fellman, Susanna et al.(ed.), Creating Nordic Capitalism. The Business History of a Competitive Periphery (2008) | |
| Fogel, Robert William, The Escape from Hunger and Premature Death, 1700-2100: Europe, America and the Third World (2004) | |
| McCloskey, Deirdre N., Bourgeois Dignity: Why Economists Can’t Explain the Modern World (2010) | |
| van Zanden, Jan Luiten & al (eds.), How was life? Global Well-being since 1820. (2014) (http://www.oecd.org/statistics/how-was-life-9789264214262-en.htm) |
Arviointiperusteet
Course: 80% attendance requirement and completion of written assignments. Independent study: book exam or written essay.