Economic History

The main purpose of these courses is to present to students the history of economic changes, that took place in the world and in Poland, from ancient times to the twentieth century. The history of economics well illustrates changes in the economic and social life of the world, which have and still have a huge impact on the lives of modern people. Therefore, we will try to show students a broad perspective on these issues during the course.

The main purpose of these courses is to present to students the history of economic changes, that took place in the world and in Poland, from ancient times to the twentieth century. The history of economics well illustrates changes in the economic and social life of the world, which have and still have a huge impact on the lives of modern people. Therefore, we will try to show students a broad perspective on these issues during the course.

1. Introduction to Economic history

2. Economic develeopment in the Ancient Times.

3. Economic develeopment in the Middle Ages.

4. The Economy of the World of Islam and the Ottoman Empire.

5. The economics of Europe in the age of geographical discoveries.

6. Economic Nationalism and Imperialism.

7. The Modern Industry.

8. Economic develeopment in Nineteenth Century.

9. The Early Industrializeres between Europe and USA.

10. Economic develeopment of Polish territories in the Middle Ages and Early Modern History (to XVI c.)

11. Economic develeopment of Polish territories in the XVII c. – began XIX c.

12. Economic develeopment of Polish territories (Russian, Austrian and Prussia partition) in the XIX c. – began XX c. Began of Industralisation

13. Economic develeopment of Polish Republic from 1918 to 1939.

14. Second World War and post-war reconstruction in Poland. Began of socialist economy

15. Economic history of Poland in the year 1950’s-1980’s

A. Literature required for the final passing of classes:

1. Henri Pirenne, Economic and Social History of Medieval Europe, Mariner Books 1956.

2. Gregory Clark, Princeton Economic History of the Western World, A Farewell to Alms: A Brief Economic History of the World [illustrated edition], Princeton University Press 2007.

3. Betsy Price, Routledge studies in the history of economics, Ancient economic thought [1 ed.], Routledge 1997.

4. Nancy Folbre, Greed, Lust and Gender: A History of Economic Ideas, Oxford University Press 2010.

5. Warren J. Samuels, Jeff E. Biddle, John B. Davis, Blackwell Companions to Contemporary Economics Companion to the History of Economic Thought, Wiley-Blackwell 2003.

6. Peter Mathias, M. M. Postan, The Cambridge Economic History of Europe: The Industrial Economies: Capital, Labour and Enterprise: The United States, Japan and Russia [Vol. 7, Pt. 2], Cambridge University Press 1978.

7. Rondo Cameron, A Concise Economic History of the World: From Paleolithic Times to the Present [2 ed.], Oxford University Press, USA 1993.

8. Zbigniew Landau, Jerzy Tomaszewski, The Polish Economy in the Twentieth Century, London 1985

9. Jerzy Topolski, An Outline History of Poland, Warsaw 1986.

10. Łukasz Dwilewicz, Economic history – Introduction and Lectures, Warsaw 2013

Knowledge

K_W02. Has deepened knowledge of the history of Poland

and universal history. H1A_W03;

K_W10. He knows about the existence of different points of view in the historical and social sciences, determined by various national and cultural backgrounds. H1A_W05, H1A_W10

Skills

K_U01. It can search, analyze, select, evaluate and use information and data using various sources and methods. H1A_U01, H1A_U03

Social competences (attitudes)

K_K01. He can work in a group, assuming both a managerial role and a team member. H1A_K02

, H1A_K03

K_K02.I understand the necessity and feel the need for continuous education and cultural development. H1A_K01,

H1A_K03, H1A_K05 The student respects the fact that research and historical debate are a process in the state of constant changes and continuous development.

It is characterized by ethical sensitivity, empathy, openness, reflexivity and pro-social attitudes and a sense of responsibility.

passing the taught subject on the grade

Attendance at the lecture; presentation in the Powerpoint program