Urban and Regional Economics

Catalog description

Study of urban areas and regions based on the consideration of space, transportation cost, and location choice in production and consumption decisions. Analyzes city formation and size, land use patterns, spatial competition, urban sprawl and growth. Applies microeconomic theory to urban transportation issues, residential segregation, urban poverty and crime, the migration of labor, and housing markets. Introduces local public finance, governments, and provision of local public goods. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: ECON 481-09. Prerequisite(s): MATH 132 or MATH 160 ; ECON 201 and ECON 202 .