The specialty of Economic History is a branch of history that focuses on studying the interactions between the economy and historical developments throughout the ages. This specialty is concerned with understanding how economic factors such as production, trade, and money affect social, political, and cultural changes in societies.

Fields of study of economic history:

• Economic Growth: Study of developments in economic growth over the ages, and the factors that led to economic growth or slowdown.
• Trade and exchange: Understanding how systems of trade and economic exchange develop over time, and the impact this has on relationships between peoples and cultures.
• Money and Finance: Study of financial and financial systems and their impact on economies and societies, and how financial policies have evolved over the ages.
• Innovation and Technology: Exploring how technological innovations develop and their role in economic and social transformations such as industrial and technological revolutions.

Methods and sources in studying economic history:

• Economic Analysis: Using economic theories and methods to analyze historical data and understand economic relationships.
• Researching original sources: Relying on original historical sources such as financial records and business documents to understand economic interactions.
• Temporal comparison: the study of economic changes between different time periods to infer causes and effects.

The importance of studying economic history:

• Provides a deep understanding of how economics has influenced the daily lives of individuals and societies throughout history.
• It contributes to understanding the causes of economic unrest and its impact on politics and culture.
• Provides valuable insights into forecasting future economic shifts and how to influence them.