ECON316 - Urban Economics

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Academic Year 2005/2006

Urban Economics
ECON 316 FA

Clusters:

Urban Studies

This course uses economic methods and perspectives to analyze urban issues. The first half of the course has a more theoretical focus; the second half a more applied and empirical focus. Topics covered include how and why cities arise and develop and how their growth or decline is affected by various events. Policy areas studied in the second half of the course include regional development and zoning, housing programs and regulations, anti-poverty programs, local public finance, development of transportation systems, education, and crime.

MAJOR READINGS

O'Sullivan, URBAN ECONOMICS, most recent edition
Additional short readings will be handed out in class. You will probably need to do additional reading for your term paper.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Midterm exam, term paper (15-20 pp.), and a final exam

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Class participation will also be counted towards your grade.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: ECON301

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Jacobsen,Joyce

Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: PAC125;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 25)

SR. major: 15 Jr. major: 10

SR. non-major: 0 Jr. non-major: 0 SO: 0 FR: 0

Special Attributes:

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Last Updated on MAR-30-2006