PAM 2820

Urban Policy and Economics

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023.

This course introduces the functions of the urban economy, focusing on local fiscal policies and the urban issues that local public officials constantly must address. 

When Offered Spring.

Distribution Category (CA-HE, D-HE, HA-HE, KCM-HE, SBA-HE)

• Explain the various reasons why cities exist.
• Define local public goods and describe multiple ways local governments allocate resources to residents.
• Identify different governmental structures and explain the benefits and costs of majority rule in the provision of public goods and services.
• Evaluate the costs and benefits of urban policies, apply economic concepts to policy debates, and discuss the importance of urban issues like transportation, education, crime, housing, and local government public finance.

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