Academic Calendar - 2024

Western University Academic Calendar. - 2024
King's

History 2197A/B

ORIGINS OF GLOBAL CAPITALISM


This course examines the development of global capitalism, 1500's to present. Topics include theories and varieties of capitalism, the role of the state, social institutions and technological innovation in capitalist development, migration and labour relations, the rise of the transnational corporation and modern banking, responses to underdevelopment and global inequality.

Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour.

Course Weight: 0.50
Breadth: CATEGORY A i  
Subject Code: HISTORY