OLLI1776 - The Economic History of the US in the 20th Century

Course Description

The Economic History of the United States in the Twentieth Century

Instructor: Edward Kaplan

Day of Week: Wednesday

Dates: October 2 – December 11 (10 sessions)

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Location: In-person at TUCC

The course will talk about how the growth of the transportation industry like railroads, automobiles and airlines led to employment in new industries such as manufacturing, banking and entertainment. We will also discuss the growth of labor unions and their impact on wages and prices and antitrust legislation.

Maximum: 40

Instructor Bio: Edward Kaplan, PhD, economic history, New York University. Kaplan taught economics and history for 41 years at the City University of New York and is now a professor emeritus at the university. He has published books and articles on trade policy, banking, history, and Keynesian economics.

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