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S – Economics, Finance, Political Science, Law
Wilmington (Arsht Hall) | September 10, 2026-November 12, 2026
Thursday: 2:30 PM-3:45 PM
This course explores the evolution of money from early barter systems to modern digital currencies. Students examine how money developed as a response to economic needs, technological advances and societal trust. By the end of the course, students understand how monetary systems developed, why they changed and how today’s financial innovations may shape the future.
This offering meets for a total of 10 session(s).
INSTRUCTOR: Kurt Augenblick
AUGENBLICK, KURT — B.S.M.E., M.S.M.E., Lehigh University. Retired after 50-year career working at HP Analytical, Siemens, CAI and Delaware Technical Community College (adjunct professor). Created LCS Food Pantry Client Management website. Interests include furniture making, traveling, biking, sports, computers/database programming and economics.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Delaware
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