Global Economic History (L1093)
Global Economic History
Module L1093
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
In this module, we will address the big questions in history. The fundamental question, most famously addressed by Adam Smith, will be central: why are some countries rich while others are poor? It will be examined via sub-questions like: what caused the British Industrial revolution? When and why did China fall behind? What is the role of India and what challenges arising from being a late developer? Has Africa always been poor and will it stay so? We will discuss and assess some of the most important economic growth models and we will examine the fundamental causes that drove differences in economic performance: geography, trade, religion, institutions, and culture. Or has chance played a pivotal role in the divergence?
Module learning outcomes
describe long term trends in the world economy and the rise and fall of empires
describe, understand and critically assess quantitative methods and economic growth models used in Economic History as well as recognise the limits of those models
contextualise the long run changes in the world economy in the light of modern economic concerns and understanding at least one empire’s rise and fall in detail
discuss and analyse today’s sustainability and poverty problems from an historical perspective
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T2 Week 10 | 100.00% |
| Take Away paper | Semester 2 Assessment | 70.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Peter Dolton
Convenor, Assess convenor
https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/275998
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