ECON 491
The History of the American Economy
Covers American economic history from colonial times to the present, emphasizing the causes and consequences of economic growth, business cycles, and issues of economic equity.
Prerequisites & course information
ECON 401 (completed with a minimum grade of C- or better); OR Graduate standing. (Prerequisites enforced at registration.) (3). May not be repeated for credit. Rackham credit requires additional work.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027
- Catalogue entry ↗
Catalogue variants
- The History of the American Economy · 3 · Graduate credit