Credit Weight: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): Economics 2115/2117 or Business 1066 or permission of the instructor Description: Cliometrics is the study of economic history that emphasizes the frequent use of statistical and regression estimation techniques. This course applies basic quantitative empirical methods to research in economic history as well as examines techniques of data collection, data management and the design of quantitative history projects. Students will be introduced to the rich literature in quantitative economic history via selected research topics in wealth, economic demography and fertility, nutrition, economic development and industrialization and regional economic history. Part of the course will involve designing and implementing a data collection and analysis project using either historical micro data or macro data. Offering: 3-0; or 3-0
