Global Economic History

binge1160  2025-2026  Bruxelles Saint-Louis

Global Economic History
5.00 credits
30.0 h
Q1
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  This learning unit is not open to incoming exchange students!

Teacher(s)
del Marmol Julien;
Language
English
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

  • Describe Global economic history and major economic developments (industrialization, connectivity, inequality, divergence) in general terms;
  • Understand present economic realities, institutions, and challenges thanks to a long economic history perspective.
  • Apply a historical approach to economic and social problems.
 
Content
The core part of the course focuses on the long-term economic history of the world (the exact sub-periods selection is flexible).

The course focuses on the different waves of globalization and the formation of capitalism during past and contemporary periods and their impact on the transformation of human societies (wealth, institutions, …).
Teaching methods
Ex cathedra teaching
Evaluation methods
Multiple choice questionnaire 
 
Teaching materials
  • Slideshows
Faculty or entity
> ESPB


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Economics and Management (French-Dutch-English)
ECTB1BA
4
Bachelor : Business Engineering (French-English)
INAB1BA
4
Bachelor : Business Engineering (French-Dutch-English)
INTB1BA
4
Bachelor of Science in Business Engineering
BBEB1BA
5