Considers the economic forces which drive households and jobs to congregate in metropolitan areas. It then considers the forces within the city which determine how the established cities "look" - how rents vary with location, the distribution of jobs and households within a city, urban sprawl, and the sorting of households between neighborhoods. Finally it considers some government policies relating to land use and housing. Prereqs., ECON 3070 and 3818.
Examines historical and current patterns of migration with an emphasis in international movement. Looks at leading migration theories related to both origin- and destination-based explanations while critically looking at the role of development as a potential cause and consequence of population movement. Finally, covers some aspects of immigrants' social and economic adaptation to their host society. Prereq., ECON 3070. Same as GEOG 4292.
Covers basic theories in spatial location of economic activity and land use and the survey techniques developed to analyze, measure, and predict regional and urban structure and growth, such as economic base studies, regional social accounts, and input-output analysis. Prereq., ECON 6070 or 7010.
Investigates various theoretical topics in urban and regional economics, focusing on policy issues. Involves student research and presentations. Prereq., ECON 6070 or 7010.
