ECON245
HISTORY OF GLOBAL ECONOMY
Other titles (1)
- HIST OF GLOBAL ECONOMY
- Department
- Economics
- Terms offered
- 7
- Data refreshed
- Jun 30, 2026
Description
Section information text: Provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the history of the global economy. Using straightforward tools of economic analysis, we study the debate over the origins of the global economy, the growth of it before World War I, its destruction during the Great Depression, and its re-emergence during the past 50 years. The course focuses on the potential impacts of globalization on economic growth, the distribution of benefits (and costs) and the role played by colonialism and imperialism. Fulfills the Historical Perspective.
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2009–2019
2002 2019
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 10% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 9% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 9% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 9% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 9% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 8% chance, high confidence. Offered in 1 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 8% chance, high confidence. Offered in 1 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2019 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2018 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data |
| 2017 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2015 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2014 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2013 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data |
| 2012 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2011 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2010 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2009 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession More sections Not offered No data
Meeting times
Recent first- Mon, Thu, 2:50 PM–4:05 PM JC215 2009
- Tue, Thu, 9:00 AM–10:15 AM JC215 2007
- Mon, Wed, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM JC120 2004
- Mon, Wed, 1:00 PM–2:15 PM JC120 2002
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2019 | John C. Brown | Lecture | 1 | 21 of 25 enrolled | 27175 |
| Spring 2018 | John C. Brown | Lecture | 1 | 14 of 25 enrolled | 36442 |
| Spring 2013 | John C. Brown | Lecture | 1 | 12 of 45 enrolled | 32228 |
| Fall 2009 | John C. Brown | Lecture | 1 | 11 of 50 enrolled | 26189 |
| Spring 2007 | John C. Brown | Lecture | 1 | 15 of 50 enrolled | 35240 |
| Fall 2004 | John C. Brown | Lecture | 1 | 19 of 40 enrolled | 22272 |
| Fall 2002 | John C. Brown | Lecture | 1 | 23 of 40 enrolled | 26453 |