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Overview
Key facts
London School of Economics and Political Science's The Wealth (and Poverty) of Nations - Global Economic Development Past and Present course aims to provide you with an introduction to economic history that applies a long-lens to its understanding of the world. By looking further into the past, you will explore how recent work across the social sciences has revealed that the answers to the most important questions about human history can be found much earlier than the Industrial Revolution.
Engaging with cutting-edge research in the field you will explore the deep roots of divergence, considering economic and social structures before industrialisation. Looking at examples from around the world you will understand why living standards and economic performance have improved markedly, while at the same time, looking at how development has diverged between different societies.Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Economic development and the environment
- Escaping the Malthusian Trap
- Knowledge, technology and economic development
- Trade in the pre-industrial world
- A great divergence?
- The age of discovery: slavery and empire
- Industrial Revolution and the rise of global business
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Credits
7 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Economics History View 89 other Short Courses in History in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
This course is suitable if you want to understand global economic trends in the very long run. It focuses on issues that are very relevant to today’s world. Therefore, the course is highly appropriate for students from a wide range of social science disciplines, especially anthropology, economics, development and international relations.The core concepts taught in the course are very transferrable and would also be suited for practitioners or policy makers working in relevant fields. If you are targeting a role in government, policy development, journalism, research or consulting you should consider this course.
Tuition Fee
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International
2950 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2950 GBP for the full programme during 3 days. -
National
2950 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2950 GBP for the full programme during 3 days.
- Student rate: £2,950
- Standard rate: £3,950
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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