This document provides information about an economics lecture on the economic history of the United States, including: 1) The course details such as the instructor's name and contact information, as well as information about assignments, exams, and office hours. 2) An introduction to some of the key concepts to be covered in the class, including how knowledge transforms resources and drives economic growth, and how economics studies how humans create value through knowledge. 3) An outline of the course timeline that will cover the economic history from the founding of Jamestown in 1607 to the present day.