This course consists of three elements. The first is concerned with the theory and models relevant to urban economics. These include:

• von Thünen's theory of land use,
• Alonso's Bid-Rent Function Theory
• the economic base model,
• Alfred Weber's theory of industrial location,
• the dynamics of regional growth
• Auguste Lösch's theory of hierarchical trading areas,
• Walter Christaller's theory of central places,
• location quotient theory,
• Hoteling's Model of Spatial Competition
• optimal market areas
• Building heights and building costs
• social accounts
• Local Income and Employment Multipliers
• Input-Output Analysis
• Location of Cities
  The Great Lakes System
• Contrasts of Agglomeration in New York and Pittsburgh

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