THE JAMES WILSON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS.
Professor T. W. Page.
Adjunct Professor Hunley.
Mr. Ramsey.
Mr. Didlake.
Mr. Graves.
Students are advised not to take the work in Economics or Political
Science before their second year in college.
I. Economics.
Professor T. W. Page.
Mr. Ramsey.
Mr. Didlake.
Mr. Graves.
For Undergraduates.
Economics B1: The Principles of Economics.—A survey of the
principles of economics in the first and second terms is followed in the
third term by a study of 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.)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10-11. Cabell Hall. Professor Page.
For Undergraduates and Graduates.
The following courses are offered in alternate years:
Economics C1: The Growth of American Industry and Commerce:
Economics B1 or the equivalent, prerequisite.—This course attempts to
show how American experience illustrates economic principles, and how
American social and political development has been influenced by economic
conditions. The work is mainly topical and the topics receiving chief
emphasis vary from year to year. Professor Page.
Economics C2: Public Finance, Money and Banking: Economics
B1 or the equivalent, prerequisite.—The first term of the session deals with
public finance, emphasizing the principles of taxation; the second term
takes up the financial history of the United States; and the third term
is devoted to a study of money and banking. Students may register for
one or more terms of this course at their discretion. Professor Page.
Omitted in 1915-1916.
For Graduates.
Economics D1: A Course of Research.—In this course competent
students are guided in the intensive and methodical investigation of selected
topics, and the results are presented for discussion. Hours by appointment.
Professor Page.
II. Political Science.
Adjunct Professor Hunley.
Mr. Graves.
For Undergraduates.
Political Science B1: United States Government.—This course begins
with a brief discussion of the formation of the federal system of the United
States; then the various departments are taken up in detail. National,
state and city governments are considered, together with special problems
that arise under each form. Discussion of comparative government runs
through the course. Instruction is given by lectures, assigned readings
and text-book study. (B. A. or B. S. credit, 3 session-hours.) Tuesday,
Thursday, Saturday, 1-2. Cabell Hall. Adjunct Professor Hunley.
For Undergraduates and Graduates.
Political Science C1: Political Theory and Practice: Political
Science B1 prerequisite.—The nature of the state and a general survey of
political theory form the basis of the first term's work. The second and
third terms are devoted to a study of constitutional development and government
in Europe. Instruction is given by lectures, journal meetings,
where the students report on current political studies and events, and special
assignments for reading. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1-2. Cabell
Hall. Adjunct Professor
Hunley.
