ECON 4200 Urban Economics

Urban Economics is the study of the location choices of firms and consumers and how these choices affect the formation of cities of different sizes. The course is divided into two parts. In the first part we attempt to understand why cities exist, why they are located where they are, and the spatial distribution of alternative activities within cities. In the second part we analyze patterns of land use, suburbanization, transportation, education, crime and housing and their influence to the growth of cities. The role of the local government is also been examined.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 2020
Credits: 3.0