ECON 527 - Topics in Urban Economics

Institution:

Williams College

Subject:

Economics

Description:

This course will provide students with an understanding of how economists think about and analyze various urban policy issues around the world. Those interested in doing policy work on urban issues and/or economic development in the future will find this course useful. We will explore the structure of cities and the urban policy issues in both the US and developing countries. We will cover topics including city size and growth, land use regulation, property rights, housing, public goods and education, environment and energy, transportation and infrastructure, entrepreneurship, and migration and segregation. Students will learn the underlying economic theory and how to empirically examine urban policy questions using data. The course includes textbook like treatment of urban topics and examination of empirical evidence using journal articles. Examples will equally be drawn from the US and developing country cases.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ECON 251 and ECON 255

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Seminar

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.williams.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 597-3131

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.