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ECON 467Canadian Economic History

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Economics

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

The course begins with an examination of the processes of state formation, trade, migration, borrowing, and transfer of technologies and institutions that contributed to the development of a settler colonial economy. It will study how the internal economic geography of Canada was differentiated, and how the economy modernized through changes in market and business organization and state development. An overarching concern will be with how a national economy could be articulated.

Prerequisites

  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
      • ECON206 - Money and Banking 1 (0.50)
      • ECON207 - Economic Growth and Development 1 (0.50)
      • ECON231 - Introduction to International Economics (0.50)
      • ECON306 - Macroeconomics (0.50)
    • Students must be in level 3A or higher

Antirequisites

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No course lists it as a requisite.

Reviewed on UW Flow

100% liked it58% easy58% useful

From 3 ratings and 3 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • Did have quite a lot of work (e.x. you lead a discussion seminar for a whole class) but I found the group project (1861 census analysis) actually very enjoyable and overall still a very interesting course. Does not require much prior econ knowledge (PSCI major who almost failed multiple econ courses because of math) (S26)

    Oct 2026 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • extremely content heavy. a lot of readings and presentations, discussions, seminars. attendance matters.

    Feb 2026 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • fun class if youre into history. grading scheme was very fair. would definitely recommend

    Aug 2025 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

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