Urban Economics

Undergraduate

This course provides an introduction to urban economics. This class will use established economic tools/analysis to explain why cities exist, how /where they develop, and what forces underlie the distribution of economic activity. Also examined will be the determinants of land prices/rents, market failures related with land use and relevant public policy. The course will also look at urban issues such as congestion, poverty, and crime. These issues, as they relate to Canadian cities, will be the primary focus of this class. Prerequisite(s): ECON 1013.