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Urban Economics

English · Paperback / Softback

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This textbook offers a rigorous, calculus based presentation of the complexities of urban economics, which is suitable for students who are new to the subject. It focuses on structural details and explains the elements that make cities such highly productive entities, and also explores explores the mechanisms of labour productivity enhancement that are unique to cities.

List of contents

  1. The City as a Trading Entity 2. Land Use for the Simplified City 3. Distinct Income Classes and Suburban Employment 4. Wages, Agglomeration and Migration 5. Basics of Location Economics 6. Growth of Cities 7. Transportation 8. Housing 9. The Public Sector 10. Populations, Slums and Planning

About the author

John M. Hartwick is Professor of Economics at Queen's University, Canada.

Summary

This textbook offers a rigorous, calculus based presentation of the complexities of urban economics, which is suitable for students who are new to the subject. It focuses on structural details and explains the elements that make cities such highly productive entities, and also explores explores the mechanisms of labour productivity enhancement that are unique to cities.

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