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Urban Economics (Int'l Ed) Paperback – 16 January 2012

by Arthur O'Sullivan (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars 42 ratings
Over the course of two decades, Urban Economics has achieved a worldwide audience, and has been translated into Chinese, Greek, Russia, and Korean. Like the seven previous editions, this edition provides a clear and concise presentation of the economic forces that: (a) cause the development of cities; (b) determine the spatial form of cities; (c) cause urban economies to grow or shrink; (d) generate urban problems such as poverty, crime, and congestion; (e) make the market for urban housing unique; and (f) shape the tax and spending policies of local government. In addition to developing the basic concepts of urban economics, the book uses economic analysis to evaluate the merits of policies designed to address our most vexing urban problems.

The text is designed for use in undergraduate courses in urban economics and urban affairs. It could also be used for graduate courses in urban planning, public policy, and public administration. All of the economic concepts used in the book are covered in the typical intermediate microeconomics course, so students who have completed such a course will be able to move through the book at a rapid pace.
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  1. Print length
    480 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
  4. Publication date
    16 January 2012
  5. Dimensions
    18.8 x 1.7 x 23.3 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0071086684
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0071086684
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About the Author

ARTHUR OSULLIVAN is a professor of Economics at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon. After receiving his B.S. degree in economics from the University of Oregon, he spent two years in the Peace Corps, working with city planners in the Philippines. He received his Ph.D. degree in economics from Princeton University in 1981 and taught at the University of California, Davis, and Oregon State University, winning teaching awards at both schools. He is the Robert B. Pamplin Junior Professor of Economics at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon, where he teaches microeconomics and urban economics. He is the coauthor of the introductory textbook, Economics: Principles and Tools, currently in its eighth edition.Professor OSullivans research explores economic issues concerning urban land use, environmental protection, and public policy. His articles appear in many economics journals, including Journal of Urban Economics, Regional Science and Urban Economics, Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, National Tax Journal, Journal of Public Economics, and Journal of Law and Economics.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ McGraw-Hill Education - Europe; 8th edition (16 January 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 480 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0071086684
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0071086684
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 18.8 x 1.7 x 23.3 cm
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    The book is of good quality, though a little bit expensive with some highlights in it. A little bit slow in delivery, but the book arrived right on time when I need to use it. So all in all, good experience~
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    This was agreat text. It is easy to understand. If you are "required" to purchase book for a class, you should do it. It has great references and is written well. Not your typical text.
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    The book is a primer for academics pursuing Urban Economics . Exercises are very thorough and help to prepare well .
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