Course Catalog - 2023-2024

     

ECON 461 - URBAN ECONOMICS

Long Title: URBAN ECONOMICS
Department: Economics
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisite(s): ECON 200
Description: In this course, we will develop theories of urban economics and then use these theories to analyze current policy issues. The theories cover a broad range of topics related to the emergence of cities, different forms of cities, and the problems associated with the process of urbanization. We will discuss potential solutions to these problems.