ECN108 Economic History of Britain and the Modern World

Aims/Description: This module provides an introduction to the economic history of Britain and the evolution of the global economy in the context of modern theories of economic growth and development and present-day debates about poverty, inequality and North-South relations.

Restrictions on availability: Only available to Level 1 students in the Department of Economics

Staff Contact: DAY FREDERICK G

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Seminars, Independent Study

Assessment: Course work

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