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EQA 7014 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) Analyze the spatial structure of cities using locational choice
theories.
(3) Apply economic theories to explain social issues related to
urbanization.
(4) Critically evaluate urban public policies.
Synopsis of Course This course first discuss the theories and evidences 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 look into the nature and causes of urban distress as
well as approprite 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.

EQA 7015 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) Evaluate the social protection framework in Malaysia

Synopsis of Course This course will examine issues mainly related to social policy,
Contents economic risks mitigation and social protection schemes;
economics of social security; trends in social security reforms;
role of social security in times of economic and financial crisis;
choice of an appropriate social protection system and issues of
sustainability, access, coverage and inter-generation equity;
challenges to developing economies; and Malaysia’s social
security schemes and legislative codes

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

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