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Course Description
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Course Name
Capitalism
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Host University
Kingston University
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Economics
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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Credits
4 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units0
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course Content:
This module offers a detailed survey of the origins and emergence of capitalism and the
economic thinking that paralleled these developments. It will develop key aspects of the
contemporary economy ? firms and competition in the national and international
environment and the role of the state in national and supra-national contexts. It will then
proceed with an introduction to the role of finance in capitalism and the nature and
causes of financial crises.Topics covered include:
? The origins and emergence of capitalism
? The first and second industrial revolutions
? The gold standard and imperialism
? Twentieth century wars and crises
? Post war globalisation
? Firms and competition in the U.K. and globally
? The role of the UK state, the EU and trans global institutions in economic
regulation
? The role of finance in capitalism
? The nature and causes of financial crisesTeaching: Lectures and seminars
Assessment:
STUDY OPTION 1:
? 2000 word preliminary Essay to be completed by early January (50%)
? 2000 word final Essay (50%)
STUDY OPTION 2/3:
? essayStudy Option 1 = Whole Year
Study Option 2 = Autumn
Study Option 3 = Spring/summer
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