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JAMES WILSON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS

Economics

Economics B1: The Principles of Economics: (Not open to first year
students.) First and second terms: Survey of the principles of Economics.
Third term: The bearing of these principles upon present American conditions.
Instruction will be given by lectures, assigned readings, reports and
discussions. (B.A. or B.S. credit, 3 session-hours.) Professor Snavely,
Mr. Stouffer, and Instructors.

Economics B2: The Growth of American Industry and Commerce: Economics
B1 prerequisite or may be taken concurrently.—A study of the influence
of economic conditions upon American social and political development. This
study is preceded by a short review of European, particularly English, industrial
development before and during the colonial period. Special emphasis
is given to the influence of various phases of American industrial
environment upon the culture and civilization inherited from Europe. (B.A.
or B.S. credit, 3 session-hours.) Associate Professor Berglund, assisted
by Mr. Weems.

Economics B3: Money and Banking: Economics B1 prerequisite.—During
the first term the principles of money and credit will be considered, and
during the second term the principles of banking will be examined. The
third term will be given over to mercantile or bank credit. (B.A. or B.S.
credit, 3 session-hours.) Associate Professor Kincaid, assisted by Mr.
Knight.

Economics B11: Economics of Agriculture: A study of the economic
and social principles underlying a sound national development in agriculture.
Such matters as co-operative marketing, rural credits, farmers' organizations,
rural depopulation, labor supply, diversification of crops, farm
accounting, cost of production studies and price-fixing, are considered. Emphasis
is placed upon the practical aspects of the subject. (B.A. or B.S.
credit, 3 session-hours.) Professor Gee.

Economics B12: Economic Survey of Virginia Counties: A laboratory
course in economics dealing with the problems of Virginia counties. These
county studies, when completed, will be published as bulletins of the University.
This course is limited to advanced undergraduates and graduates.
Graduate credit may be secured provided the prerequisites for such courses
in the School of Economics are met. Hours by appointment. (B.A. or B.S.
credit, 3 session-hours.) Professor Gee.

Economics C1: Public Finance: Economics B1 and one other B course
in the School of Economics or School of Commerce, prerequisite.—First and
second terms: The general principles of public finance, with a detailed investigation
of state and local taxation. Third term: The financial institutions
and methods of federal government. Professor Snavely.

Economics C2: Advanced Money and Banking: Economics B1 and one

other B course in the School of Economics or School of Commerce, prerequisite.—A
course of research in current monetary and banking problems. An
intensive study is made of foreign currency systems, Federal Reserve System,
cyclical fluctuations in business, etc. Topics are assigned for individual investigation
and written papers and problems are required. Given in alternate
years with Economics B7. Not given in 1926-27. Associate Professor
Kincaid.

Economics C8: Research in Virginia Economic Problems: Economics B1
and one other course in the School of Economics or School of Commerce,
prerequisite.—A research course in current economic and social problems
as they apply to the commonwealth of Virginia. Hours by appointment
Professor Gee.

Economics D1: History of Economic Theory: Hours to be arranged. Given
in alternate years with Economics D2. Not given in 1926-27. Professor
Snavely.

Economics D2: Recent Economic Theory, with special attention to problems
in the distribution of wealth. Given in alternate years with Economics
D1. Hours to be arranged. Associate Professor Berglund.

Economics D3: A course of Research in Economic Theory: Hours to be
arranged.