This course provides a foundational understanding of urban and regional economics. It covers key topics such as the formation of cities, agglomeration economies, and urban growth. In addition, it examines how economic activities are organized within cities, with a special focus on the case of Shanghai. The primary goal of the course is to equip students with the tools to use economic theory to analyze the benefits of urbanization and address the challenges cities face.
This course aims to equip students with the tools and knowledge of economics to interpret and analyze economic, political, and social issues. Focusing on cities as the central subject, the course explores urban development through the lens of spatial resource allocation. By integrating real-world case studies, academic literature, and urban development experiences, the course helps students understand the impact of factors such as technology, natural endowments, external economies of scale, and political institutions on China's economic and social progress.
This course aims to provide master's students with a solid understanding of microeconomic theory, covering topics such as consumption theory, production theory, and general equilibrium. Students are expected to have a foundational knowledge of economic analysis.