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◄Faculty of Economics and Administration►

Assessment Methods Continuous Assessment: 50%
Final Examination: 50%

Main Reference (1) Feenstra, R. C. Advanced International Trade: Theory
and Evidence. Princeton University Press, 2004.
(2) Grossman, G. and Rogoff, K. Handbook of
International Economics, Vol 3. North Holland, 1995.
(3) Krugman, P.R. and Obstfeld, M. International
Economics – Theory and Policy (7 th ed.), Pearson
Addison Wesley, 2006.

EXGA6313 URBAN ECONOMICS

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to:

(1) explain descriptively and theoretically the existence
and growth of urban areas
(2) elaborate the spatial structure of cities using
locational choice theories
(3) apply economic theories to explain social issues
related to urbanization; and
(4) critically 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 Methods Continuous Assessment: 50%
Final Examination: 50%
Main Reference (1) Glaeser, E.L., 2008. Cities, Agglomeration, and
Spatial Equilibrium. Oxford University Press.
(2) Mills, E.S., Hamilton, B.W.,1994. Urban
Economics 5th edition. Harper Collins College
Publisher.
(3) Arnott, R.J., McMillen, D.P., 2006. A Companion to
Urban Economics. Blackwell Publishing.
(4) Brueckner, J.K., 2011. Lectures in Urban Economics.
The MIT Press.
(5) O’Sullivan, A., 2009. Urban Economics. McGrawHill.

EXGA6314 SOCIAL PROTECTION

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to:

(1) Analyse the role of social policy & social protection
schemes in addressing risk and economic
uncertainties.
(2) Examine developments and reforms in the national
and international social protection systems;
(3) Relate social security to the labour market issues and
financial planning; and
(4) Better understanding of the social protection
framework in Malaysia

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