Economic History
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The course covers the history of the economy and economic policies adopted in Europe and in the most important non-European contexts, starting from the pre-industrial age up to the end of the twentieth century, with particular attention to international economic relations. The main orientations of economic policy, their distinctive characteristics and the results achieved in the short and long term will be analyzed, in the more general context of the most important economic transformations in European and world history during the last centuries. The aim of the course is to stimulate the reflection of students on the current economic policy guidelines and on international economic relations.
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of the course, students will need to:
- have acquired knowledge of the basic historical and economic concepts, the main dynamics of the history of economy and economic policies in the different space-time contexts;
- know the periodizations, phenomena and key events;
- be able to interpret data and information (including tables and graphs) concerning the history of a given economy, linking facts and phenomena and capturing the interrelationships between the different historical aspects (economic, social, political and institutional);
- know how to communicate their knowledge in a clear, coherent and organic way, using the appropriate terminology and discipline-specific concepts.
- have acquired knowledge of the basic historical and economic concepts, the main dynamics of the history of economy and economic policies in the different space-time contexts;
- know the periodizations, phenomena and key events;
- be able to interpret data and information (including tables and graphs) concerning the history of a given economy, linking facts and phenomena and capturing the interrelationships between the different historical aspects (economic, social, political and institutional);
- know how to communicate their knowledge in a clear, coherent and organic way, using the appropriate terminology and discipline-specific concepts.
Lesson period: Third trimester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Third trimester
Course syllabus
The lessons will follow a chronological order, starting from the pre-industrial age and covering the 20th Century. The course will be divided into two parts.
In the first part, the course will analyze the following topics:
- the characteristics of the economy and the birth of economic policies in Europe in the modern age
- the differences with the Eastern part of the world (China in particular)
- the connections between the emergence of modern states, the fiscal state, and economic policies - and the development of countries such as the Netherlands, France, and England
- the protectionist and liberal policies and their reasons
- state intervention in 19th Century economies
- the forced opening of the eastern markets of China and Japan
- the 19th Century first globalization
The second part of the course will cover the 20th Century, from the First World War onwards:
- the role of the state during the two world wars
- the policies of authoritarian regimes
- the great crisis of 1929
- Keynesian policies
- neo-liberal theories
- economic reforms in 'Asian tigers', in Russia, China, India
- the development of multinationals
- the financialization of the economy
- the new globalization
- Europe and the 2007-2008 crisis
In the first part, the course will analyze the following topics:
- the characteristics of the economy and the birth of economic policies in Europe in the modern age
- the differences with the Eastern part of the world (China in particular)
- the connections between the emergence of modern states, the fiscal state, and economic policies - and the development of countries such as the Netherlands, France, and England
- the protectionist and liberal policies and their reasons
- state intervention in 19th Century economies
- the forced opening of the eastern markets of China and Japan
- the 19th Century first globalization
The second part of the course will cover the 20th Century, from the First World War onwards:
- the role of the state during the two world wars
- the policies of authoritarian regimes
- the great crisis of 1929
- Keynesian policies
- neo-liberal theories
- economic reforms in 'Asian tigers', in Russia, China, India
- the development of multinationals
- the financialization of the economy
- the new globalization
- Europe and the 2007-2008 crisis
Prerequisites for admission
For a successful attendance to the course, the enrolling student should have acquired basic knowledge in Early Modern and Contemporary History. However, this is not a compulsory prerequisite.
Teaching methods
The course topics will be addressed through lectures and with the help of slides and teaching materials (papers, tables, graphs, articles, weblinks) that the teacher will make available from time to time on the Ariel platform.
Attendance, although not mandatory, is strongly recommended. To be considered attending students, undergraduates must attend at least 16 out of 20 lessons.
Attendance, although not mandatory, is strongly recommended. To be considered attending students, undergraduates must attend at least 16 out of 20 lessons.
Teaching Resources
Program's information for attending students:
Notes and two textbooks:
1. Silvia A. Conca Messina, Profitti del potere. Stato ed economia nell'Europa moderna, Roma-Bari: Laterza, 2016.
2. Franco Amatori e Andrea Colli (eds.), Il mondo globale. Una storia economica, Torino, Giappichelli, 2017.
Program's information for not attending students:
Three textbooks:
1. Silvia A. Conca Messina, Profitti del potere. Stato ed economia nell'Europa moderna, Roma-Bari: Laterza, 2016
2. Valerio Castronovo, Un passato che ritorna. L'Europa e la sfida dell'Asia, Roma-Bari: Laterza, 2006 (chapters I-VIII, pp. 1-165, OR, as alternative, from chapter IX to the Conclusion, pp. 166-316)
3. Franco Amatori e Andrea Colli (eds.), Il mondo globale. Una storia economica, Torino, Giappichelli, 2017
Notes and two textbooks:
1. Silvia A. Conca Messina, Profitti del potere. Stato ed economia nell'Europa moderna, Roma-Bari: Laterza, 2016.
2. Franco Amatori e Andrea Colli (eds.), Il mondo globale. Una storia economica, Torino, Giappichelli, 2017.
Program's information for not attending students:
Three textbooks:
1. Silvia A. Conca Messina, Profitti del potere. Stato ed economia nell'Europa moderna, Roma-Bari: Laterza, 2016
2. Valerio Castronovo, Un passato che ritorna. L'Europa e la sfida dell'Asia, Roma-Bari: Laterza, 2006 (chapters I-VIII, pp. 1-165, OR, as alternative, from chapter IX to the Conclusion, pp. 166-316)
3. Franco Amatori e Andrea Colli (eds.), Il mondo globale. Una storia economica, Torino, Giappichelli, 2017
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written examination, with four open questions.
The exam lasts two hours.
The teacher will evaluate:
clearness; argumentative ability; properness of terminology; completeness; correct space-time orientation; ability to link facts and phenomena.
The exam lasts two hours.
The teacher will evaluate:
clearness; argumentative ability; properness of terminology; completeness; correct space-time orientation; ability to link facts and phenomena.
SECS-P/12 - ECONOMIC HISTORY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Conca Silvia Antonia
Shifts:
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Professor:
Conca Silvia AntoniaProfessor(s)
Reception:
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