ECON 102 - California Economic History and Institutions

Units: 3
Economic development and political economy of California; impact of social and technological change, as well as state and local government policy, on the California economy.

Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Explain how the California constitution empowers citizens to influence legislation, in the context of economic policy initiatives from state history;
Distinguish between federal, state, and local government powers and funding;
Analyze the relationship between public policy and economic and social outcomes in California;
Discuss the role played by transformative economic events, such as the Gold Rush and the advent of IT technology, in California’s development;
Compare the economic conditions and trends in different geographic regions of California;
Understand the entrepreneurial ecosystem in today’s California economy.