Course Co-ordinator: Dr H Battu

Pre-requisite(s): EC 2003 or PO 2006.

The regions and cities of various countries have had different economic experiences. This course seeks to explain why this is the case. Theories that explain differences in the rates of economic growth and levels of unemployment across regions are examined. The course also focuses on the processes of urban change, suburbanisation, crime and segregation.

3 one-hour lectures per week (to be arranged) and 1 one-hour tutorial every week (to be arranged).

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour examination (80%) and in-course assessment (20%) consisting of a 2,000 word essay.

Resit: 1 three-hour examination (100%).