ECON 8856 ECONOMICS OF URBAN AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT (3 credits)
This course exposes students to the field of Urban Economics with a focus on the latest theories and empirical tools used to measure urban and regional activity and develop strategies to promote new business growth and economic development. A significant portion of the course is devoted to developing and implementing models to help identify ideal geographic locations for new business ventures. Students will learn where to find urban and regional data and how to best utilize such data. This combination of theory and practical application is ideal for any student studying economics, business and entrepreneurship, public policy, or political science. (Cross-listed with ECON 4850).
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1310 or MATH 1220, ECON 2200 and ECON 2220, each with a "C" (2.0) or better, or permission of instructor.