This course provides an overview of urban development economics, the study of the economic forces and consequences of urbanization and urban policy. It covers the main concepts, theories, and models of urban development economics, and how they can be used to analyze and evaluate various urban issues and policies, such as urban growth, urban structure, urban poverty, urban transportation, urban environment, and urban governance. The course also introduces the main tools and techniques of urban development economic analysis, such as spatial data, econometrics, cost-benefit analysis, and impact evaluation.
