28152 - Economic History of the Modern World
Optional
5.3. Syllabus
Lesson I. Introduction. Some Concepts
Descripition and explanation of the basics concepts to understand the content of the subject: from the basics elements that define the market, to the basis of the monetary policy
Lesson II. The Industralization (Industrial revolution in England)
Be about the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in England, the economic thought that causes and study in a comparative way the different models of industralazation
Lesson III. The expansion of the economic liberalism 1834-1914
The progress of the economy of free market in the 20th century, economic theory that supports it and the politicals and theoretical reactions.
Lesson IV. System Crisis (Recession) 1914-1945
It’s about the 30’s depression and the alternatives to the classic system that Keynes, the URSS and nazism suppose
Lesson V. Golden age of (economic) growth 1946 – 1973.
Theorical basis and of economic politics, historical facts that made possible the called “Golden age” of capitalism. Also the crisis that ended this period. The different interpretations of the global economy
Lesson VI. The backtracking 1973-2012
The success of the monetarist politics of the period, his thoretical basis and the great recession that began (started) in 2007
Lesson VII. The incorporation of Spain to the international market
The historical breakdown that the Estabilization Plan of 1959 means for Spain
5.4. Course planning and calendar
See the academic calendar of the University of Zaragoza (http://academico.unizar.es/calendario-academico/calendario) and the website of the Faculty of Philosophy and Arts (Schedule of classes: https://fyl.unizar.es/horario-de-clases#overlay-context=horario-de-clases; Examination schedule: https://fyl.unizar.es/calendario-de-examenes#overlay-context=)
More information will be provided on the first day of class.