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Urban Economics

Dr Alex Anas


Scope of the Course:


This course aims to provide students with an advanced understanding of:

  • The concept of space in economics and location factors for economic activity;

  • The factors that contribute to the development of urban and metropolitan areas, and the differences between them;

  • The ways in which socio-economic factors influence land use (i.e., transport, government policy, demographics);

  • The intra-city location choices for firms and households;

The course seeks to impart students with knowledge and understanding of the theoretical concepts and methodological tools in Urban Economics, appropriate to an Executive-level MRE. This portion of the module includes training in the analysis of:

  • Urban patterns

  • Urban growth

  • Urban land use

  • Transportation

  • Urban housing

  • Government policy and finance


Further Information:


View Dr Anas’s biography


See the Course Schedule to find out when this course is offered.

Download a copy of the Course Syllabus .