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◄Faculty of Business and Economics►

AA017008 URBAN ECONOMICS
3 Credits

Course Learning At the end of the course, students are able to:
Outcomes
(1) Examine the existence and growth of urban areas
using economic theories.
(2) Analyze the spatial structure of cities using location
choice theory.
(3) Specify the social issues related to urbanization using
appropriate economic theories.
(4) Evaluate urban public policies.

Synopsis of Course This course discusses the theories and evidence on
Contents emergence of cities and spatial agglomeration. It looks at the
role of cities in aggregate economy and explore the impacts
of spatial agglomeration on workers’ productivity and
income. Theory and evidence of internal structure of cities is
also explained. This course also looks into the nature and
causes of urban distress as well as appropriate policies to
address them.

Assessment Weightage Continuous Assessment: 50%
Final Examination: 50%

Medium of Instruction English

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