After completing the course student knows the economic points of view concerning regions and towns and can apply economic theory on different practical circumstances.
Contents
The formation of regions and towns, the locations of firms and inhabitants, the optimal size of towns, the use of land in urban areas and urban traffic.
Teaching language
Finnish,
English
Modes of study
Option
1
Available for:
Degree Programme Students
Other Students
Open University Students
Doctoral Students
Exchange Students
luennot ja tenttiParticipation in course work
In
Finnish
Option
2
Available for:
Degree Programme Students
Other Students
Open University Students
Doctoral Students
Exchange Students
Written exam
In
English
Written exam is possible for foreign students. Exchange students should contact the teacher responsible well in advance before the exam and make an agreement on the required readings, if they are interested in taking the written exam (see the curriculum).
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.
Study materials
1. McCann, Philip (2001): Urban and Regional Economics. Oxford University Press. 2. Other material instructed by the teacher responsible.