Urban economics and real estate : theory and policy /
McDonald, John F.,1943-
McMillen, Daniel P.
Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley,
c2011.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to urban economics -- World urbanization -- Schools of thought in urban economics -- Location decisions, agglomeration economies, and the origins of cities -- The economic functions of cities -- Introduction to urban location patterns : static analysis -- Using the monocentric city model -- Empirical testing of the monocentric city model -- Real estate law and institutions -- Housing in urban areas -- Housing policy -- Real estate markets -- Real estate development and investment -- The public sector in urban areas -- Urban infrastructure -- Urban transportation -- Urban social problems : a case study of urban areas of the northeastern U.S. -- Urban poverty and its spatial concentration in the U.S. -- Urban poverty in developing countries -- Crime in urban areas -- Education, labor markets, and migration -- Models of metropolitan economic growth -- Agglomeration economies, technical change, and urban growth -- Economic development policies for urban areas.
Urban economics.
Real property.
Real estate development.
Real estate business.
Urban policy.