ECON 257
Fall 2026
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01
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Urban economics examines the economic forces that shape cities, analyzing why they emerge, how they grow, and their internal spatial structure. Topics will likely include land use, housing, transportation, and local public finance, alongside urban problems like congestion, crime, and inequality. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS ECON |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: ECON101 OR ECON110 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (Economics) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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Examinations and Assignments:
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Professor Hornstein will not be teaching this course. She will approve any pre-requisite overrides for this course |
| Instructor(s): Hornstein,Abigail Times: ..T.R.. 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 30 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 23 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 10 | FR: 0 |
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