Economics Of Housing

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The study of housing markets in rural and urban areas. Course will include the study of mortgage markets, housing affordability and homelessness, and the public policy responses to these aspects. Course will examine both microeconomic aspects of housing (family decision-making), as well as macroeconomic aspects, such as housing bubbles and busts. Typically offered Fall Spring. Prerequisite(s): ECON 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR ECON 21000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR (ECON 25100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ECON 25200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-) Course Learning Outcomes 1. Identify the characteristics of urban and rural housing markets. 2. Analyze housing related problems such as affordability and homelessness and public policy responses. 3. Analyze the role of housing and housing construction in the macro economy. 4. Describe mortgage markets, including mortgage instruments and government regulatory oversight. View Class Schedule