Urban Economics (Fourth Edition)

Author: Arthur O'Sullivan
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book is written for the teaching of undergraduate urban economics and urban affairs courses, and it can also be used for graduate courses such as urban planning, public policy, and public administration. The economic concepts used in this book do not exceed the scope of typical intermediate microeconomics, so students who have taken this course can quickly understand the book. To facilitate students who have only introductory knowledge of microeconomics or are familiar with the concepts covered in intermediate microeconomics courses, I have written an appendix that includes all the basic concepts. For the areas covered by urban economics, this book includes new theoretical and empirical research data, such as: why the public transportation system in the San Francisco Bay Area is inefficient and unable to replace private car commuting; what kind of property tax structure can increase investment and improve land use, etc. The analysis and treatment of issues such as intergovernmental fiscal relations and the efficiency of public expenditure management in this book fill a gap, making it particularly valuable for scholars or government officials in urban planning, public policy, and public administration. The author of this book is a renowned economist in contemporary research on urban issues. His mastery and skill in applying economic methods, especially microeconomic tools, will leave you amazed. The economic explanations of urban-related topics in the book are highly valuable for anyone with a strong interest in economics and who tries to use economic analysis to address social issues.