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AH2006 Economic Geography 7.5 credits

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus AH2006 (Spring 2013–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

  • Location, specialization and trade
  • Spillover
  • Clusters
  • Comparative advantages
  • Barriers and frictions
  • Non rival goods

Intended learning outcomes

Important element in the course are the following: static and dynamic comparative advantages, spatial and location advantages plus specialization; one way and two way trade, affinity in international and interregional trade; spatial price equilibria, barriers and friction; intraregional and regional flows of goods and service, patterns of specialisation and regional transformations; interregional migration and regional economic growth

The objective of the course is to give students knowledge of regional and interregional economics and theories of innovation and location. The course will provide an ability to critically analyze economic problems relating to location, specialization and trade for regions of different types

Learning outcome
The student should be able to structure and analyze empirical data reflecting location and change in geographical patterns. In addition, the student should be able to model and explain interregional and international trade flow.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

A completed Bachelor's degree including at least 30 credits in mathematics/economics and documented proficiency in English B or equivalent (TOEFL, IELTS eg).

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

Brakman, S., Garretsen, H. and van Marrewikj, C., The New Introduction to Geographical Econimics.

Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • INL1 - Term Paper, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other requirements for final grade

Assignment, written exam

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Profile picture Börje Johansson

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

ITM/Industrial Economics and Management

Main field of study

Built Environment

Education cycle

Second cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Per Thulin@indek.kth.se