Market forces in the development of cities; Land rent, land-use and land-use control; urban problems such as traffic jam and congestion, poverty and crime; Household sorting and segregation; Cost-benefit analysis; Regional Economics; and Metropolitan Governance.
AI2105 Urban and Regional Economics 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2015
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus AI2105 (Autumn 2012–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to provide the students an understanding of spatial economic theory, modelling and methods for analysis of location, land-use and construction.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Basics in economics from the course Economics (AI1107) or equivalent.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
Urban Economics, 8e upplagan. Författare: Arthur O´Sullivan.
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
- TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- ÖVN1 - Exercises, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, 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
Written exam (4,5 cr) and a term paper (3 cr).
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
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
Main field of study
Built Environment
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Abukar Warsame, 08-790 6912, abukar.warsame@abe.kth.se