Course unit title

Urban Economics

Course unit code

EKP 607

Type of course unit (compulsory, optional)

Optional

Level of course units (according to

EQF: first cycle Bachelor, second cycle Master)

Second cycle Master

Year of study when the course unit is delivered

(if applicable)

Year 1

Semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered

Semester 2

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4.8 ects

Name of lecturer(s)
  1. Dr. Nurul Istifada
  2. Drs. Ec. Bambang Eko Afiatno, MSE., Ph.D

Learning outcomes of the course unit

After taking this course students are able to:

  1. Examine the analytical framework and context of the Urban Economics
  2. Develop and address issues in the urban economy using relevant analytical tools

Mode of delivery (face-to-face, distance learning)

- Face to face (offline) using LCD, White Board, and or 

- Distance learning (online)

Prerequisites and co-requisites (if applicable)

No

Course content

This course focuses on understanding the theory and analysis of economic problems in urban areas. The discussion includes the definition of the city, the factors that influence the formation of the city, the spatial structure of the city area, land rent and use in the city, monocentric and multicentric cities, settlements, infrastructure and public facilities of the city, as well as social environmental problems in the city.

Recommended or required

reading and other learning resources/tools
  1. Arthur O Sullivan, 2007, Urban Economics, 6th edition, Mc Graw Hill, USA 
  2. Peter Nijkamp, ​​1986, Handbook of Regional and Urban Economics, volume II, North Holland, Amsterdam.
  3. Wal VJ Van Lierop and Peter Nijkamp, ​​1981, Locational Developments and Urban Planning, Sijthoff & Noordhoff, USA. 
  4. Budi D Sinulingga, 1999, City Development, Regional and Local Overview, Pustaka Sinar Harapan, Jakarta.
  5. Eko Budihardjo and D Joko Sujarto, 1999, Sustainable Cities, Bandung Alumni Publishers

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching (Classical Method), Presentation, Discussion, case/problem-based method

Language of instruction

In Bahasa (Indonesian Language) and English

Assessment methods and criteria

- Mid Exam (15%)

- Final Exam (15%)

- Task of Problem set (research paper) (70%)