Description:
The course delves into the economic mechanisms that shape cities and urban life. It explores reasons behind city formation, the benefits and costs of urban agglomeration, and urban land use patterns. The course also examines urban challenges such as sprawl, housing affordability, transportation issues, and the environmental impacts of urbanization, including pollution. Furthermore, it addresses social issues within urban contexts, such as crime and segregation. For more information, please consult the course catalog of Potsdam University.
Literature:
Will be provided in class
Time & venue:
Lectures: Mondays, 14:00-16:00 (starting on October 14, 2024); University of Potsdam, Campus Griebnitzsee, Room 3.06.S12
Tutorials: Fridays, 10:00-12:00; University of Potsdam, Campus Griebnitzsee, Room 3.06.S14 .
Enrolment:
The students should contact Ms. Annett Wadewitz (annett.wadewitz@uni-potsdam.de) for access to the course materials.
Exam:
Exam, problem sets, paper discussions and further assignment tba.
