Sweden's Economic and Social Development in the 19th and 20th Centuries
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 2EH371
- Code
- 2EH371
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Economic History G1N
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (G), Pass with distinction (VG)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Social Sciences, 24 January 2007
- Responsible department
- Department of Economic History
Entry requirements
Knowledge of English; the course is not available for regular Swedish-speaking students.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student should
- be able to describe the general development of the Swedish economy c. 1800-present
- be able to describe the content and importance of concepts such as "the agrarian revolution", "industrialisation", and "the welfare state" within the Swedish context
- be able to discuss the importance of social, economic and political factors for economic change.
Content
This course deals in some depth with the extensive structural and economic changes which have characterised Sweden since the mid 19th century. This takes the form of a chronological analysis of the rapid transition from a typical poor agrarian society to an industrial welfare state. Which were the driving forces behind the development? Why did they occur so late? Which were the production factors so favourable to Sweden? These are some of the questions activated in the course. The background and substance of the concept of The Swedish Model is also dealt with.
Instruction
Lectures and seminars.
Assessment
Written examination.