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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF COURSES

Professor KINLEY.

of prices, credit, government paper, the money market, etc. / / . ; M.,

W., F.; 5; (3).

Required:

4.

Economics 1 or 2.

FINANCIAL HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES.—This course

deals with the growth and management of the national debt, and with the industrial expansion of the country. A brief outline of the main points in this history, from the adoption of the constitution, is first given. Attention is then directed to a detailed study of particular periods. For the year 1900-1901 the subjects for detailed study are the period from the beginning of the War of 1812 to 1850, and that from the close of the Civil War to the present time. /. and

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

Required:

5.

Economics 1 or 2.

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

parative study of financial theories and methods. Special 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. 77.; M., W., F.; 4;

(3). Dr. HAMMOND.

Required: Economics 1 or 2. 6. TAXATION.—This course gives a more detailed treatment of the problems of American taxation than is possible in course 5. The reports of state tax commissioners are reviewed and discussed, and an attempt is made to develop a system of taxation that shall meet the requirements of our state and local governments. Special attention is given to the present system of taxation in Illinois. This course is suitable for graduates, though it is also open to undergraduates who have had, or are taking, course 5. / / . ; Th.; 2; (2).

Dr. HAMMOND.

7. T H E TARIFF PROBLEM.—This course deals briefly with the theories of international trade and with the history of the tariffs of the U. S. and their influence upon the social and industrial development of the country. Lectures, assigned readings, and discussions.

/ . ; W., F.; z; (2). Dr. HAMMOND.

Required:

8.

Economics 1 or 2.

T H E TRANSPORTATION PROBLEM.—This course deals with the

problems of transportation, especially by railways, in their economic and social aspects. A comparative study is made of the development, management,, and regulation of railways in* Europe and the United States. Special attention is given to the problem of rate-making.