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ECONOMICS ECONOMICS

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1. INTRODUCTORY COURSE.—This is a beginners' course, consisting

of two parts:

a. PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS.—This course is introductory to

the more advanced courses. Attention is confined to the underlying principles of the science. / . ; M.,W.,F.; 5; (3). Dr. HAMMOND.

b. ENGLISH ECONOMIC HISTORY.—In this course the economic

development of a great commercial and industrial nation is traced from its primitive stages to the present time. The relations are traced between this historic development and the principles discussed in course a. This course should accompany course a, and is required of all students in the political science group. / . ; Tu.,Th.; 5; (2).

Dr. HAMMOND. 2. PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS.—This is a course in general eco-

nomics offered primarily to junior and senior students of high standing in the colleges of agriculture, engineering, and science. Emphasis is laid on the practical side of economic questions. / / . ; M., W.; 7;

(2). Professor KINLEY.

Required: Two years of University work. 3. MONEY AND BANKING.—In this course a study of the history and functions of money is followed by a study of the monetary and banking history of the United States and of such topics as the theory of prices, credit, government paper, the t oney market, etc. / / . ; M.,

W., F.; 5; (3). 4. Professor KINLEY.

Required: Economics 1 or 2.

FINANCIAL HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES.—This course

begins with Hamilton's administration of the Treasury. It deals with the growth and management of the national debt, and with the industrial expansion and the tariff history of the country. /. and

II.; Tu., Th.; 5; (2). 5. Professor KINLEY.

Required: Economics 1 or 2.

PUBLIC FINANCE.—This course consists of a critical com-

parative study of financial theories and methods. Especial attention is directed to American conditions. Public expenditure and its relation to the various sources of revenue; taxation, its theory, incidence, and methods; public debts, financial administration, and budgetary legislation, are among the subjects discussed. / / . ; M., W., F.; 1;

(3)Dr. HAMMOND.

Required: Economics 1 or 2.