ECON 125Economic History of the U.S
The development of the American economy from colonial times to the present, with emphasis on the interaction between institutional structure and economic development. Topics include the economics of slavery, the rise of big business, and the causes of the Great Depression.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1 and ECON 2. Related coursework in history also helpful. Enrollment is restricted to juniors and seniors.
- If you completed the prerequisites but get an error message: UCSC Students - email your proof of prerequisite material to the department at econ_ugrad_coor@ucsc.edu with the subject: Summer Econ 125 for approval to enroll.
- Visiting Students - email your proof of prerequisite material to the instructor for approval to enroll, Aaron Meininger, ameining@ucsc.edu with the subject: Summer Econ 125.
- Weekly optional discussions will be held once a week and scheduled at the beginning of the term with student/TA input.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 2:40pm–3:45pm | Steven Acad 150 | A. G. Meininger | Open 0/130 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | PhysSciences 130 | A. G. Meininger | Wait List 28/26 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 9:00am–12:30pm | Cowell Clrm 131 | A. G. Meininger | Open 28/51 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | Cowell Com 134 | A. G. Meininger | Open 37/40 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm | PhysSciences 130 | A. G. Meininger | Closed 47/45 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm | Steven Acad 150 | A. G. Meininger | Open 128/130 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Meininger | 3.3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 48% | 102 |
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