O’Sullivan A. Urban Economics

McGraw-Hill/Irwin, 2012. — 528 p. — 8th ed. — ISBN: 0073511471, 9780073511474Over 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.Introduction and Axioms of Urban Economics.
Market Forces in the Development of Cities.
Why Do Cities Exist?
Why Do Firms Cluster?
City Size.
Urban Growth.
Land Rent and Land-Use Patterns.
Urban Land Rent.
Land-Use Patterns.
Neighborhood Choice.
Zoning and Growth Controls.
Urban Transportation.
Autos and Highways.
Urban Transit.
Education and Crime in Cities.
Education.
Crime.
Housing.
Why is Housing Different?
Housing Policy.
Local Government.
The Role of Local Government.
Local Government Revenue.
Appendix: Tools of Microeconomics.