Course Description

Economics 111F/G Economic History of Canada I

The economic development of Canada pre-confederation with emphasis on the nineteenth century. Topics include: the staples theory of economic history, the European background, population growth, agriculture and land settlement, money and banking, growth of capital and investment, industrialization, government revenues and expenditures, and the development of industry and transportation systems.

Antirequisite: Economics 116a/b, 341F/G, 315E, or the former Economics 110E.

Prerequisites: Economics 020 or 021.

3 lecture hours, half course.

(King's)

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