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Ferreira, Saiz, Sinai, Wong, Wong Bucchianeri. Prerequisite(s): FNCE 601. This course provides an introduction to real estate with a focus on investment and financing issues. Project evaluation, financing strategies, investment decision making and real estate capital markets are covered. No prior knowledge of the industry is required, but students are expected to rapidly acquire a working knowledge of real estate markets. Classes are conducted in a standard lecture format with discussion required. The course contains cases that help students evaluate the impact of more complex financing and capital markets tools used in real estate. There are case studies and two mid-terms, (depending on instructor). All PhD students will be expected to complete a research paper in addition to the successful completion of the course examination requirements.
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Wachter. Prerequisite(s): MGEC 601. Urban Real Estate Economics uses economic concepts to analyze real estate markets, values and trends. The course focuses on market dynamics in the U.S. and internationally, with an emphasis on how urban growth and local and federal government policies impact urban development and real estate pricing. A group development project gives hands on experience, and invited guest speakers bring industry knowledge. Besides the group project and presentation, problem sets are required along with a midterm and an optional second exam. All PhD students will be expected to complete a research paper in addition to the successful completion of the course examination requirements.
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Pack, Voith. This course considers the pervasive interactions between real estate developers and government. Governments influence real estate development in many ways: through zoning laws, taxes, public expenditures, impact fees, infrastructure, building codes, environmental regulations, to name just a few. Much of the time in the course is spent understanding the effect on residential and commercial real estate development of these government interventions. There are lectures, formal class discussion, visitors from private developers and policy officials. Prerequisite: Microeconomics course with a grade of B or better. All PhD students will be expected to complete a research paper in addition to the examination requirements.
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Inman. Prerequisite(s): MGEC 621. The purpose of this course is to examine the financing of governments in the urban economy. Topics to be covered include the causes and consequences of the urban fiscal crisis, the design of optimal tax and spending policies for local governments, funding of public infrastructures and the workings of the municipal bond market, privatization of government services, and public financial systems for emerging economies. Applications include analyses of recent fiscal crises, local services and taxes as important determinants of real estate prices, the infrastructure crisis, financing and the provision of public education, and fiscal constitutions for new democracies using South Africa as an example. All PhD students will be expected to complete a research paper in addition to the successful completion of the course examination requirements.
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Masters Thesis
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3.00 Credits
Independent Study
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3.00 Credits
History & Tradition Sector. All classes. Staff. Introduction to the major religious traditions that originated in Asia, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and the religions of China and Japan. Attention to sacred scriptures, historical development, and modern expressions.
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3.00 Credits
History & Tradition Sector. All classes. Staff. Introduction to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, the three major traditions that originated in the Middle East. Attention to sacred scriptures, historical development, and modern expressions.
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Arts & Letters Sector. All Classes. Matter. A consideration of how great works of literature from different cultural traditions have reclaimed and reinterpreted compelling religious themes. One religious tradition will be emphasized each time the course is taught.
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3.00 Credits
Humanities & Social Science Sector. Class of 2010 & beyond. Staff. Introduction to the role of women in major religious traditions, focusing on the relationship between religion and culture. Attention to views of women in sacred texts, and to recent feminist responses.
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