HISS2029 Economic and Business History II (5 cr)
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Description
Learning outcomes
Upon completing the course, the student,
understands the multidisciplinary nature and the interpretative diversity of research in economic and business history
can evaluate the significance of different approaches, theoretical foundations, methodologies, and source selections underlying research findings
has become acquainted with some subject areas and current questions in international discourse.
can analyze Finnish development within the context of international discourse from a chosen perspective
can assess the importance of micro and macroeconomic structures in societal development and provide examples of this
recognizes the significance of historical knowledge in researching economic and business phenomena.
Additional information
The course delves into the multidisciplinary and international nature of economic and business history. The course may cover the following themes:
International topics of discussion in economic and business history, such as traditionally significant research themes as well as current new research directions
Examples of theories applied in economic and business history research
The contribution of historical research to studies in other fields
The focus on economic and business history can vary in the implementation of the course.
Study materials
Bucheli, M., & Wadhwani, R. D. (eds.) (2013). Organizations in Time: History, Theory, Methods (3 credits)
Broadberry, S. N., Campbell, B. M., Klein, A., Overton, M., & van Leeuwen, B. (2015). British Economic Growth, 1270-1870. Cambridge University Press. (3 credits)
Baten, J. (ed.) (2016). A History of the Global Economy: 1500 to the Present. Cambridge University Press. (2 credits)
Macleod, C., Shepard, A., & Ågren, M. (eds.). (2023). The Whole Economy: Work and Gender in Early Modern Europe. Cambridge University Press. (2 credits)
Reinhart, C. M., & Rogoff, K.S. (2009). This Time is Different: Eight Centuries of Financial Folly. Princeton: Princeton University Press (2 credits)
Rosés, J. R., & Wolf, N. (eds.) (2018). The Economic Development of Europe's Regions: A Quantitative History Since 1900. (2 credits)