Urban economics uses concepts and tools from economics to study the structure and evolution of cities. Around the world, economic activity is concentrated in cities, and urbanization is a pervasive feature of economic development. In this seminar, we will discuss selected concepts and empirical results from urban economics and economic geography. Topics include urban structure and city growth, housing markets, implications of central versus peripheral location, as well as the links between urbanization, innovation and regional development.
Most of the material we will cover is empirical in nature. To fully benefit from the course, it is highly recommended that students have a solid background in statistics and econometrics. The course has seminar format, which requires active participation of all enrolled students. In addition to a presentation on one of the seminar topics, participants are expected to contribute to the classroom discussion throughout the course. Participation in the discussion will be graded.
Friday, 8:30-12:00
(Room to be announced)
First session on April 22, 2022; tentative subsequent schedule: June 03, June
10, June 24, July 01, July 15.