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 reading, reports and discussions.
(B.A. or B.S. credit, 3 session-hours.) Professor Snavely, assisted by Mr.
Musser 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 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.) Acting Associate Professor Edminster, 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.) Professor Kincaid, assisted by Mr. Teass.
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. 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. Professor Snavely.
Economics D2: Recent Economic Theory, with special attention to
problems in the distribution of wealth. Given in alternate years with Economics
D1. Not given in 1927-28. Professor Snavely.
Economics D3: A Course of Research in Economic Theory: Hours to
be arranged.
Summer Quarter 1926
Economics sB1-I: Survey of the Principles of Economics. Both
Terms. 1 session-hour. Associate Professor Berglund. Second Term, Professor
Snavely.
Economics sB1-II: Survey of the Principles of Economics—Continued.
First Term, 1 session-hour. Associate Professor Kincaid.
Economics sB1-III: The Bearing of the Principles of Economics
upon Present American Conditions. Second Term, 1 session-hour. Professor
Snavely.
Economics sB12-I: County Geography Supplements. First Term.
1 session-hour. Professor Gee.
Economics sB12-II: Economic Surveys of Virginia Counties. First
Term. 1 session-hour. Professor Gee.
Economics sC8-1: Research in Virginia Economic Problems. First
Term. Professor Gee.
