IFCO 5055 - History of Capitalism in the United States
IFCO 5055 · Fall semester 2026-2027
- Language of tuition
- English
- Course type
- Cours magistral
- Number of hours
- 24
- Credits
- 4
Information
Description
The aim of this course is to provide students an introduction to the history of capitalism in the modern United States. The course will begin by considering the notion of “capitalism,” as a perspective on the past and present of the United States. It will then proceed to survey the “rise” of capitalism in North America; Populism; Fordism; the Great Depression and the New Deal; the character of post-WWII US global hegemony; post-1980 financialization and neoliberalism; Trumpism; the current and future trajectory of US capitalism and its relationship to the wider world. Throughout, the course will use capitalism as a means of achieving a broad historical perspective on the United States, spanning economy, politics, culture, society, environment, and more.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Teaching format
The course will consist of lectures, with time for student interaction and questioning.
Assessment
The class will consist of an on-site midterm exam (40%) and an on-site final exam (60%).
Readings
Main readings 5
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Claudia Goldin, “The Quiet Revolution that Transformed Women’s Employment, Education, and Family” American Economic Review (2006)
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Henry Ford, My Life and Work (1929)
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Jeffrey Eugenides, “The Great Experiment” (2011)
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Lorena Hickock, Reports on the Great Depression (1935)
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Studs Terkel, Working (1974)
Teaching units
| Unit no. | Unit type | Teaching units | Teachers | Number of hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18025 | Cours magistral | History of Capitalism in the United States | Jonathan LEVY, Giulio PIUMELLI | 24 | 4 |
| 18670 | — | TA History of Capitalism in US | — | 16 | — |
| 20913 | Teaching assistant | TA History of Capitalism in US | Giulio PIUMELLI | 16 | — |
Teachers
- Jonathan LEVY
- Giulio PIUMELLI
In the curricula
- Formation Académique Commune (FAC) - Semestre d'automne 2026-2027FORMATION ACADEMIQUE COMMUNE (MASTERS)
Contacts and resources
- Contact
- IODICE Marina · LOURDELET Esther