ECON 3640
American Economic History
Basic theoretical concepts applied to analyze the changing structure and performance of the American economy from colonial times to the present. Prerequisites: Econ 1011 & 1021. Prior completion of, or current enrollment in, Econ 413 (or Econ 413W) is strongly recommended.
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The only two assignments are two research-heavy papers worth 50% each. He has very vague grading criteria, and his lectures often have little to do with each other and can be quite dry. Despite this, Kim is a very nice guy and is always wanting students to come to him for help outside of class. Going the extra mile on the papers will be worth it.
5/23/2022
You're graded on two tests and a research project. The tests are free response and based on his lectures, which may seem a bit non sequitur at times, but as long as you go over the slides and can weave together an explanation and justify it, even it it's contrary to what was discussed, he'll give you credit. Project is leniently graded. As and Bs.
6/30/2016
He is not clear about the requirement. No sample test posted before midterm. He just read out (not loud) but really fast two questions of past paper. What is the point of doing this? Can not learn much from his class. Can not find any logic of his lecture. American economic history is really an interesting topic. But he teaches it in a terrible way
3/3/2011