"Economy History of Spain" is part of the compulsory subjects module for the Degrees in Geography and Territorial Planning and History. It is taught in the first semester of the second year, and it is recommended that students have taken the compulsory subject of World Economic History.



Its main objective is to provide students with a solid foundation of knowledge about the main processes and events in the economic and social history of Spain, starting from the formation of medieval feudal economies and societies. Following this, the course will analyze the late medieval crisis and the subsequent reconstruction in the various Christian kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula, covering topics such as the economic expansion of the Spanish Monarchy during the 16th century, the demographic and economic crisis and reconstruction of the following century, the renewed growth in the 18th century, the crisis of developed feudalism, the formation of the foundations of a capitalist economy, contemporary growth within the context of the failure or delay of the Industrial Revolution in Spain, and national growth in the 20th century with its major accelerations and halts, leading up to the analysis of the current economic and social situation.



Economic and social history is one of the main axes of historical knowledge, and it is also fundamental in economics studies, including those related to economic geography. From this point of view, the subject is related to courses in the areas of Medieval, Modern, Contemporary, and American History, as well as Economic Geography and Geography of Spain.



With the competencies acquired in the subject, students can pursue professional careers in fields where historical records and knowledge of history are used, both in public and private sectors.

COMPETENCIES

C1. Demonstrate sufficient knowledge and appropriate understanding of the main processes and events in the economic history of Spain from a diachronic perspective and their relationship to contemporary society.

C2. Search, analyze, and synthesize relevant data from various sources with critical thinking, self-criticism, and autonomous learning ability, to make reasoned judgments on relevant topics in the economic history of Spain.

C3. Know the basic methods and techniques commonly used in Economic History and demonstrate the ability to obtain, organize, and analyze various qualitative and quantitative materials and sources of information.

C4. Be able to present, orally and/or in writing, with formal correctness and appropriate terminology, at least one topic or research problem in history, showing their ability to use primary and secondary historical sources properly.

C5. Acquire and demonstrate interpersonal skills for teamwork.



LEARNING OUTCOMES

RA1. Analyze qualitative and quantitative information critically to explain the multicausality of historical processes in the economic evolution of Spain, considering the temporal and social context.

RA2. Analyze the role of institutions and economic agents in the economic history of Spain, contrasting diverse socioeconomic realities to draw relevant conclusions.

RA3. Design information search strategies, identifying relevant and quality socio-economic indicators to respond to professional practice and/or research needs, integrating ethical aspects of respect and recognition of authorship.

RA4. Be able to present a topic or historical research exercise, orally and/or in writing, individually and/or in groups, with formal correctness and appropriate terminology, demonstrating adequate handling of Spain's historical-economic sources (primary and/or secondary).

RA5. Develop complex tasks autonomously, identifying learning strategies employed and introducing appropriate improvements to ensure the process.

1. Growth and crisis in medieval Spain.

2. The Spanish economy during developed feudalism (16th-18th centuries).

3. Crisis of developed feudalism and liberal revolution.

4. Contemporary economic growth: a long-term view.

5. Expansion of industrialization (1840-1880).

6. The nationalist path of Spanish capitalism (1880-1936).

7. Civil War and Francoist economy (1936-1975).

8. Between two crises: economy during the Transition and incorporation into Europe.

The course comprises 60 hours of classroom teaching and requires 90 hours of non-classroom activity from the student.



Classroom teaching hours (M) are dedicated to the professor's explanation of the fundamental contents of the subject.



Classroom teaching hours dedicated to practical work (GA) will be applied to the analysis and commentary of historical and historiographical texts, as well as tables and graphs typical of the discipline.



These practices require prior preparatory work by the student, according to the materials and guidelines provided by the professor directly in the classroom and/or through the eGela platform.

• Continuous Assessment System
• Final Assessment System
• Tools and qualification percentages:
  • Written test to be taken (%): 60
  • Realization of Practical Work (exercises, cases or problems) (%): 20
  • Team projects (problem solving, project design)) (%): 20

A. Continuous Assessment

- Practical assignments done in the classroom (20%)

- Teamwork presented at the end of the semester, both written and oral (20%)

- Final individual exam (60%). To pass the subject, a minimum grade in this exam is necessary, which will be indicated in the professor's Teaching Guide.



If the student wishes to opt-out of continuous assessment, they must submit a written request to the responsible professor within nine weeks from the start of the semester.



B. Final Assessment

- Final individual exam on theoretical (60%) and practical (20%) content covered in the classroom.

- Teamwork (20%). To pass this competency, those opting out of continuous assessment must have participated in one of the working groups during the course.



The assessment criteria will be communicated to interested students during the responsible professor's office hours.



Regarding withdrawal, article 12.2 of the Regulations on Student Evaluation for official Undergraduate degrees is followed to the letter: "In the case of continuous assessment, if the weight of the final exam is more than 40% of the course grade, it will be sufficient not to attend the final exam for the final course grade to be marked as 'not presented'. Otherwise, if the weight of the final exam is equal to or less than 40% of the course grade, students may withdraw from the exam within a period of at least one month before the end of the teaching period for the course. This withdrawal must be submitted in writing to the course instructor."



Following the UPV/EHU protocol on academic ethics and the prevention of dishonest or fraudulent practices, if fraud, copying, plagiarism, or similar activity is detected in any of the aforementioned exercises, the following actions will be taken: The exercise will be graded as a fail (0.0), and, if applicable, a request for the initiation of a disciplinary proceeding will be made.

According to article 9 of the Evaluation Regulations, "Students who do not pass the course in the ordinary session, regardless of the chosen evaluation system, have the right to take the exams and evaluation activities that constitute the final evaluation test of the extraordinary session."



A. Continuous Assessment

If students have obtained positive results in the practical contents during the course, they will have two options:

- Retain the grades for the practical part (20%) and the team project (20%), and take a final individual exam on the theoretical content covered in class (60%). To pass the course, it is necessary to obtain a minimum grade on this exam, which will be specified in the Teacher's Guide.

- Retain the grades for the team project (20%) and take a final individual exam on the theoretical (60%) and practical (20%) content covered in class.



B. Final Assessment

If students have obtained negative results through the continuous assessment carried out during the course, these results cannot be carried over to the extraordinary session. The final assessment will consist of:

- Final individual exam on the theoretical (60%) and practical (20%) content covered in class.

- Team project (20%). To meet this requirement, those who opt out of continuous assessment must have participated in one of the work groups during the course.



The assessment criteria will be communicated to interested students during the responsible professor's office hours.



Regarding withdrawal, article 12.2 of the Regulations on Student Evaluation for official Undergraduate degrees is followed to the letter: "In the case of continuous assessment, if the weight of the final exam is more than 40% of the course grade, it will be sufficient not to attend the final exam for the final course grade to be marked as 'not presented'. Otherwise, if the weight of the final exam is equal to or less than 40% of the course grade, students may withdraw from the exam within a period of at least one month before the end of the teaching period for the course.This withdrawal must be submitted in writing to the course instructor."



Following the UPV/EHU protocol on academic ethics and the prevention of dishonest or fraudulent practices, if fraud, copying, plagiarism, or similar activity is detected in any of the aforementioned exercises, the following actions will be taken: The exercise will be graded as a fail (0.0), and, if applicable, a request for the initiation of a disciplinary proceeding will be made.

Selection of readings (journal articles and book chapters) essential for an adequate understanding of the syllabus content.
Graphical and statistical materials provided by the professor.

Basic bibliography

CARRERAS, Albert and TAFUNELL, Xavier (2018), Entre el imperio y la globalización. Historia económica de la España contemporánea, Barcelona, Crítica.

COMIN, Francisco; HERNANDEZ, Mauro and LLOPIS, Enrique (eds.) (2002), Historia económica de España. Siglos X-XX, Barcelona, Crítica.

IRADIEL, Paulino, MORETA, Salustiano, and SARASA, Esteban (1989), Historia medieval de la España Cristiana, Madrid, Cátedra.

MARCOS MARTIN, Alberto (2000), España en los siglos XVI, XVII y XVIII. Economía y sociedad, Barcelona, Crítica.

In-depth bibliography

ARTOLA, Miguel (dir.), (1973-1975), Historia de España Alfaguara, Madrid, Alianza.
ARTOLA, Miguel (dir.), (1988-1993), Enciclopedia de Historia de España, Madrid, Alianza.
BARCIELA, Carlos, LÓPEZ, María Inmaculada, MELGAREJO, Joaquín, and MIRANDA, José A. (2001), La España de Franco (1939-1975). Economía, Madrid, Síntesis.
FERNÁNDEZ DE PINEDO, Emiliano (1980), "Coyuntura y política económicas", in Historia de España, VII. Centralismo, Ilustración y agonía del Antiguo Régimen (1715-1833), Barcelona, Labor, pp. 9-173.
FONTANA, Jordi and VILLARES, Ramón (dir.) (2007-2010), Historia de España, Madrid, Crítica-Marcial Pons, 12 vols.
GARCÍA DELGADO, José Luis (dir.), (1990), Economía española de la transición y la democracia, Madrid, CIS.
GARCÍA DELGADO, José Luis; MYRO, Rafael (dirs.)(2015), Lecciones de economía española, Leioa, Madrid, Civitas.
GERMÁN, Luis, LLOPIS, Enrique, MALUQUER DE MOTES, Jordi, and ZAPATA, Santiago (dirs.), Historia económica regional de España. Siglos XIX y XX, Barcelona, Crítica.
o GUINOT RODRÍGUEZ, Enric (2003), La Baja Edad Media. Economía y sociedad, Madrid, Síntesis.
MALUQUER DE MOTES, Jordi (2014), La economía española en perspectiva histórica: siglos XVIII-XXI, Barcelona, Crítica.
NADAL, Jordi (1975), El fracaso de la revolución industrial en España, 1814-1913, Barcelona, Ariel
NADAL, Jordi and CARRERAS, Albert (comp.) (1992), Pautas regionales de la industrialización española (siglos XIX y XX), Barcelona, Ariel.
NADAL, Jordi and CATALÁN, Jordi (eds.) (1994), La cara oculta de la industrialización española. La modernización de los sectores no líderes (siglos XIX y XX), Madrid, Alianza.
PEREZ PICAZO, María Teresa (1996), Historia de España del siglo XX, Barcelona, Crítica.
SEVILLA SEGURA, José Víctor (1985), Economía política de la crisis española, Barcelona, Crítica.
TUÑÓN DE LARA, Manuel (dir.), (1980-1983), Historia de España, Barcelona, Labor.

Journals

Historia Agraria: www.historiaagraria.com/
Investigaciones de Historia Económica-Economic History Research: https://recyt.fecyt.es/index.php/IHE/index
Revista de Demografía Histórica: https://adeh.org/revista-de-demografia-historica/
Revista de Historia Económica-Journal of Iberian and Latin American Economic History: rhe-jilaeh.com/
Revista de Historia Industrial: www.ub.edu/rhi/

Web addresses

Asociación de Demografía Histórica: www.adeh.org/
Asociación Española de Historia Económica: www.aehe.es
Instituto Nacional de Estadística: www.ine.es/
Sociedad Española de Historia Agraria: www.seha.info/