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History and Economics: Proseminar
HIST 2968

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Description

Examines approaches to the interplay of history and economics, with a focus on how economists use history and how historians use economic ideas. The class will explore methods and topics, including the political economy of empire, poverty, environment, energy, and information. There will be readings, discussion and several guest lectures from historians and economists. 

Taught by Ian Kumekawa, with the participation of David Yang (Harvard FAS, Dept. of Economics) and Jacob Moscona (MIT, Dept. of Economics)

School Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits 4
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Department History
Course Component Seminar
Subject History
Grading Basis FAS Letter Graded
Exam/Final Deadline Dec. 17, 2026
General Education N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data N/A
Divisional Distribution Social Sciences
Course Level Primarily for Graduate Students