The main objective of the course is to give students a deep understanding of economic development in its historical dynamics and geographical diversity. The course is devoted to the study of pre-industrial, industrial and post-industrial societies, with an emphasis on the comparative analysis of the economic evolution of Anglo-Saxon and Russian civilizations in modern and modern times. During the course, students should master the methods of clio-metrics. The course ''Economic History'' is designed for one semester for undergraduate students of the 3rd year . The course is taught in Russian. Students study it for a Russian diploma in economics, but they also need knowledge of English-language terminology and literature. The program includes