ECON 010 - Economic History of the United States

    Recent Professors
    Richard Slotkin, Meric Keskinel, Wesley Oliphant
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    4.1Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None. Recommended: Self-placement into ENGL C1000 (formerly ENGLISH 101) or E.S.L. 110.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ECON 010
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4F · IGETC Area 4B · CSU GE Area D6 · CSU GE Area D2 · CSU American Institutions Area US1 · CSU American Institutions Area US2
    Description
    This course is a survey of the economic development of the United States emphasizing a topical approach rather than strict chronology. Consideration is given to European backgrounds and the rise of capitalism, the evolving and technological nature of the economy as applied to agriculture, industry, commerce, the labor movement, business cycles, principles of national and California State constitutional and local government structures, functioning and economic legislation, and other essential economic relationships. It is recommended for economics, social science, humanities, general education, and business majors. The course meets both the Social Science and American Institutions requirements for certification but is not acceptable as a substitute for Economics 1 or 2. EDUCATION (EDUC)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:40am–11:05am