Questions about readings will be distributed ahead of time. Come to class prepared to discuss your answers to these questions. You will find that if you prepare your answers as we go along, you will be well prepared for the mid term exam and final paper. Detailed instructions for each assignment will be distributed in class. An overview of all assignments is provided here.
All assignments are due at the start of class on the date indicated in the syllabus.
Urban agenda assignment You will be asked to outline your own priorities for cities, after reading those written by liberal and conservative policy wonks. This exam will cover the basic mechanics of the economic models presented thus far in the course along with essay questions on current debates. Class participation Keeping up with the readings and contributing to class discussion on the questions distributed in class will form the basis for judging your participation. This exam will be more analytic in character and will require you to think about strategies for addressing economic problems in the regions discussed in class.