Urban Economics describe the economic systems in cities, with particular attention paid to labor, housing, and transportation. A lot of material is covered in this course, ranging from the "multiplier" of economic production seen in large population centers to the impact a local police force can have on the economy. If the sheer breadth of it has you feeling overwhelmed in class, Varsity Tutors can refer you to an experienced Urban Economics tutor to break it down into more manageable pieces.
Here is some of the material you may review during Urban Economics tutoring sessions:
- Rent Determinants
- Wage Determinants
- Location Decisions (for both individuals and companies)
- Amenities
- Agglomeration Economies
- Optimal City Size
- Public Policy
- Land Use
- Discrimination
- Historical Case Studies and Contemporary Scholarship
College Urban Economics tutoring allows students to learn at their own pace. For example, many of the concepts taught in Urban Economics assume a basic familiarity with the material from Microeconomics. If it's been awhile since you studied Microeconomics, you may not have the academic foundation needed to succeed in the course. Your tutor can backtrack to topics you need assistance with in order to support your academic goals. There are also some calculations in this course, so your tutor may provide practice problems if it would help you feel successful.