Urban Economics (ECON153 PO (UG21))
Semester: Fall Term 2021 (UNDG)
Schedule
Fri, 1:20 PM - 4:20 PM (8/30/2021 - 12/17/2021) Location: PO (Carnegie Building 214 - Lecture Only)
Description
In this course we will examine how people's economic activity is distributed across space. We will explore why do cities exist and what determines their size and location. In addition, we will explore what determines the location decisions of firms and households. We will conclude by examining how markets empower or limit these location decisions and the role that policy plays in addressing any market failures. Throughout the course we will present the economic models that describe agents'decision making, yet this course will emphasize the ability to gather and synthesize data to analyze these models. Prerequisites: ECON102 PO.