LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course, the student understands the main economic forces that lead to the existence of cities. The student is familiar with the theories related to the emergence of cities and their role on agglomeration, productivity, urban amenities, and congestion. The student is familiar with key/main models of urban economics and understands the determinants of urban land values, and how land values vary within and between cities. The student is familiar with methodologies to evaluate urban characteristics, and the challenges of these methodologies. The student is familiar with the role and challenges related to housing and urban policies.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 09.01.2024 - 21.02.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Tuukka Saarimaa
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
Formation of cities, urban labor markets and urban structure, land prices, housing and urban policies.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
The assessment methods and criteria will be announced in course syllabus.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
160 hours (6 cr). The workload per activity type will be announced in the course syllabus.
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring III
2023-2024 Spring III