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Academic Year 2001/2002

Urban Economics
ECON 216 FA

This course uses economic methods and perspectives to analyze urban issues. The necessary analytical tools are developed to study location decisions and agglomeration effects. Topics covered include why cities arise and develop and what factors affect their growth and decline. Emphasis is placed upon discussion of various policies, including development of transportation systems, housing regulations, local public finance, antipoverty programs, and regional development proposals.

MAJOR READINGS

Arthur O'Sullivan, URBAN ECONOMICS, 4th. Ed.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two in-class tests, five short writing assignments, and a final paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS ECON    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: ECON111 OR ECON105 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002

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