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CORE 479 - Money and its Influence on Society, Culture and the European Union


Prerequisites: Completion of all skills and the five-course Interdisciplinary CORE requirements; at least sixth semester standing.
Requirement Fulfillment: N/A
Delivery: Other

Money is a powerful force. It is the foundation of the world’s financial system and fuels the world economy This course will take an expansive look at money throughout history and will examine its powerful influence on the arts, culture, religion, crime, politics and the individual psyche. It will look at the role of banks, taxes and trade from Ancient Rome to the Renaissance to modern day. The course will conclude by considering the Euro and the psychological impact of changing the currency of a country, the future of digital money and the feasibility of a global currency.

  Minimum Passing Grade: D-

3 credits



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