Introduction to the economic forces shaping cities. Theoretical and empirical analysis of the location decisions of firms and households and the factors driving urban growth. Agglomeration economies, housing, land use, segregation, transportation, and local government policies. Prerequisites: 01:220:320 and 322.
Course Descriptions
01:220:431 Urban Economics (3)
- Course Code: 01:220:431
- Credits: 3
- Course Type: Upper Level Elective for Major
- Certificate: Certificate in Public Policy Economics
- Semester(s) Offered: Spring