AEP-22806 Spatial and Regional Economics
Course
Credits 6.00
Teaching method | Contact hours |
One day excursion | 12 |
Lectures | 24 |
Practical extensively supervised | 40 |
Self-study |
Course coordinator(s) | prof. dr. WJM Heijman |
Lecturer(s) | prof. dr. WJM Heijman |
dr. J Pieters | |
Examiner(s) | prof. dr. WJM Heijman |
dr. J Pieters |
Language of instruction:
English
Contents:
Location is an important feature of economic activities. In this course two aspects of spatial and regional economics are studied: location theory and regional development. Location theory deals with land economics, and the location of the firms and households. The regional development part deals with differences in economic development between regions, both in developed as well as in developing countries.
Learning outcomes:
After successful completion of this course students are expected to be able to:
- explain and analyse the spatial aspects of economic theory;
- construct, use and analyse a number of regional economic models used for assessing economic situations and to analyse policy options;
- report on assignments related to the models under Learning outcome.
Activities:
- attending lectures;
- taking part in practical sessions and an excursion;
- writing reports on the practical sessions.
Examination:
- written exam with open questions (60%);
- interim reports on practical assignments (40%).
Each component needs a minimum mark of 5. To pass the course a minimum average mark of 5.5 is required.
Literature:
A reader as well as a course outline is available.
Heijman, W.J.M. and R.A. Schipper (2010). Space and Economics: an Introduction to Regional Economics. Mansholt publication series 7. Wageningen Publishers.
Programme | Phase | Specialization | Period | ||
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Compulsory for: | BIN | International Development Studies | BSc | B: Economics of Development | 5MO |
Restricted Optional for: | MME | Management, Economics and Consumer Studies | MSc | C: Economics, Environment and Governance | 5MO |
BEB | Economics and Governance | BSc | 5MO |
Minor | Period | ||
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Compulsory for: | WURDP | BSc Minor Regional Development and Planning | 5MO |