What characterizes attractive cities? Land value theories. Different theories of urban land economics. Analysis and control of building in urban areas. Case studies of e. g. localization of new housing, freeways and railway stations, different means to control traffic flows etc, pricing of infrastructure services etc.
AI2128 Urban Land Economics 7.5 credits
An advanced course in urban land economics with applications on land use problems.
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus AI2128 (Autumn 2008–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus AI2128 (Autumn 2008–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
Knowledge in theories and methods in urban land economics and skills in economic methods of how to build attractive cities.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
1F1335 Economic Analysis
1F1386 Microeconomics
1F1332 Investment Analysis
1F1337 Environmental Economics
1F1394 Real Estate Economics
or equivalent knowledge
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
- Andersson, R. 1999. Attraktiva städer. Byggforskningsrådet. In Swedish. (Except chapter 11 and 12)
- Bohm (1992) Samhällsekonomisk effektivitet
Required readings are sometimes changed, titles given above should be seen as examples for guidance in determining the level of the course.
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
- TENA - Examination, 7.5 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
Written examination (TENA; 7,5 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
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Mats Wilhemsson, 08-790 9225, mail:mats.wilhelmsson@infra.kth.se
Supplementary information
For the moment there are no plans to give this course. The course will be replaced by Cost Benefit Analysis, AI2139