European Economic History I (1800-1914) - Detailseite

The lecture will cover the most important aspects of the European economic development from the turn of the 19^th century to the outbreak of the First World War. Topics include the Industrial Revolution, population growth and migration, international trade, the Gold Standard, as well as the economics of nationalism, colonialism and war. In the tutorial, we will discuss key texts and important concepts.

Broadberry, S.; O’Rourke, K. (eds.) (2010). The Cambridge Economic History of Modern Europe. Cambridge University Press.

StO/PO MA 2016: 6 LP, Modul: "European Economic History I"

StO/PO MEMS 2016: 6 LP, Modul: "European Economic History I", Major: Macroeconomics

Written exam (90 min)