The budget proposal for the University of Chicago's Economics Department details salary recommendations, faculty appointments, and strategic plans for future development in key economic fields.
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Thomas Nixon Carver's 1910-11 course on social reform critically examined socialism, communism, and the Single Tax, detailing enrollment and final exam questions.
Edmund Ezra Day's 1910-11 course at Harvard integrated money and banking studies, emphasizing historical banking practices and the evolution of the U.S. banking system.
An overview of Harvard's 1910-11 public finance course, detailing its focus on taxation, course structure, and historical exam questions.
Columbia University's 1904-05 Ph.D. program regulations detail the requirements and structure for graduate degrees in political science and economics.
Requirements for Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Economics at the University of Chicago in 1934-35 emphasize coursework, dissertation, and examinations reflecting independent research and economic theory mastery.
Columbia University's 1934-35 requirements for graduate degrees in economics include coursework, language proficiency, and a dissertation demonstrating original research.
Richard T. Gill transformed Harvard's Economics 1 course while also leading a diverse and accomplished career in economics, opera, and education.
The text outlines three lectures on taxation given by Simon Newcomb at Harvard in December 1879. It discusses the objectives of taxation, the comparative effects of different revenue-raising methods, and the classification of taxe...
Francis Greenwood Peabody's work at Harvard focused on integrating ethics with social policy, addressing issues like poor relief and labor ethics in the early 20th century.
The post explores the historical development and instructional strategies of Harvard's Economics 1 course, emphasizing the role of tutorials and key faculty in shaping the curriculum.
The text discusses the academic contributions of Abram Bergson, a notable scholar in economics, particularly in the field of comparative economic systems and socialist planning. It includes references to his courses, reading lists...
The 1947 MIT Economics and Social Science Visiting Committee meeting minutes highlight course offerings, innovative teaching methods, and discussions on the future of economic education and research.
Edwin F. Gay's 1910-11 Harvard course on modern European economic history is explored through exam questions and course details, highlighting key economic developments in Europe.
Harvard's transportation economics course has evolved over the years, showcasing historical exams and course materials from 1887 to 1911, focusing on railroads and broader transportation issues.
Harvard's 1910-11 economics exams reveal foundational economic principles taught under Professor Taussig, showcasing the curriculum and examination structure of the time.
The blog post chronicles the development of Harvard's money course, highlighting its curriculum, enrollment, and examination content from 1900 to 1911.
The post provides a detailed examination of William J. Baumol's reading list and examination questions related to core economic theory, specifically focusing on microeconomic theory courses from M.I.T. and Princeton University dur...
Allyn A. Young's 1910-11 statistics course at Harvard is explored through course details, enrollment data, and exam questions, highlighting the historical context of economics education.
The post outlines the 1910-11 Harvard course on Commercial Crises and Cycles of Trade, highlighting its structure, topics, and examination content under Edmund Ezra Day's instruction.
Ripley's 1910-11 Harvard course on labor economics emphasized the relationship between employers and employees, covering key topics like collective bargaining and labor legislation.
The blog post details Harvard's 1909-10 Social Ethics 4 course, focusing on ethical issues in economics, including government intervention and immigration.
Thomas Nixon Carver's 1910-11 Harvard course on wealth distribution explores value theory, income distribution, and justice, supported by enrollment data and exam questions.
The blog post outlines the structure and content of T.N. Carver's sociology course at Harvard in 1910-11, emphasizing social progress and institutional analysis.