Research Seminar Spatial Economics

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Course Description

  • Course Name

    Research Seminar Spatial Economics

  • Host University

    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

  • Location

    Amsterdam, The Netherlands

  • Area of Study

    Economics

  • Language Level

    Taught In English

  • Course Level Recommendations

    Upper

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    Hours & Credits

  • ECTS Credits

    6
  • Recommended U.S. Semester Credits
    3
  • Recommended U.S. Quarter Units
    4
  • Overview

    COURSE OBJECTIVE
    Research Seminar Spatial Economics aims to:
    • gain understanding of economic issues related to space, transport and environment;
    • be able to link theoretical knowledge to empirics and policy issues;
    • be able to read scientific articles and to formulate critical questions.
    • be able to give a presentation based on a scientific article.

    COURSE CONTENT
    Research Seminar Spatial Economics introduces you into state-of the art research on urban and regional topics. These topics include: (1)
    Geography of Economic Development and Urbanization; (2) Multiple Market and Government Failures in Urban Transport; (3) Economics of Sustainable Development; (4) Economics of Energy & Climate Change (Fischer). The course combines a series of lectures with student assignments.

    TEACHING METHODS
    Each week a senior researcher of the department of Spatial Economics will introduce a certain topic by means of a lecture. At the of each
    week, students will present their view on the topic, based on a selected economic article that deals with the topic of that week. Non-presenting students will act as discussants of the student presentations.

    TYPE OF ASSESSMENT
    Final grade is based upon 1) Assignment on Geography of Economic Development (20%), 2) Presentation of a scientific article (20%); 3)
    Essay based on presentation (20%); 4) Contribution as discussant (10%); 5) Final Exam (30%). The minimum grade for the final exam should be at least 5.0 to pass the course.

    TARGETED AUDIENCE
    3th year bachelor students with an interest in economic geography, social issues with a spatial dimension, the economics of urban and
    transport issues, the economics of environment and global change.

Course Disclaimer

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