ECO 3060 - URBAN ECONOMICS

credits: 3.0
This course is primarily designed to introduce all the students to urban economics and a unique discipline in economics. As a consequence, about 60% of the classes will be devoted to a study of the major theories of urban economics. Such topics as export base and central place theory will be discussed during this period. The remaining 40% of the class time will be spent on an examination of major urban problems, including housing, poverty, and crime.

Prerequisite(s): ECO 2010 - PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS and ECO 2020 - PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS