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ECON236
Urban Economics
ECON236 FA
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times | POI | Prereq |
|---|
| 1 | 35 | 0 | Times: M.W.F.. 11:00AM-11:50AM; | Yes | Yes |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:30 EDT 1999
)
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, 2nd. Ed.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Two quizzes, 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: Discussion Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS ECON
Prerequisites:
ECON111 or ECON105
- Section 01
- Jacobsen, J
- Times: M.W.F.. 11:00AM-11:50AM;
- Grading Mode: Mixed
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 2, Fr: 2
- Major Preference Given
- Permission of Instructor Required.
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Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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