Capitalisms

4 credits · Undergraduate credit

What exactly is capitalism? Does it express itself similarly in all countries? In all time periods? This course will explore the many varieties of capitalism, including: merchant capitalism, religious capitalism, industrial capitalism, financial capitalism, imperial capitalism, state capitalism, welfare capitalism, crony capitalism, and global capitalism. Readings are drawn from such classics as Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations. They are drawn also from the scholarly and popular works of contemporary economists, historians, and political scientists.