79-310 U. S. Business History: 1870 to the Present

9 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course explores the development of American business within its economic, political, and social context from the late nineteenth century to the present. Through the lens of history of capitalism, readings and discussions will explore the interconnections of State and Market in the twentieth century United States that shaped how, why, and where business transactions occurred. Particular attention will be paid to the institutional, social, technological, environmental, labor, and cultural context in which American commerce developed, from the rise of the modern corporation in the late nineteenth century to the emergence of a true information economy in the twentyfirst. Students will encounter primary sources, scholarly secondary readings, business case studies, and cultural artifacts as they explore how business functioned and changed over time in an American context.

Prerequisites: none listed

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