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Historical Political Economy: From Foragers to Robots
Examines the social, political, and economic transformations that produced the modern world. Explores how statistical evidence can illuminate complex social questions. Topics include the invention of agriculture, state formation, religious change, industrialization, and democratization.
Prerequisites & course information
Prereq: None Acad Year 2027-2028: Not offered Acad Year 2028-2029: U (Spring) 3-0-9 units
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027