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ECON 472

Regional Economics

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeB+
Standard

Overview

Description

Systematic analysis of the problems of economic growth and stability of subnational regions. Trade, location, interregional competition and structural economic analyses are considered.

Requirements

Prerequisites

ECON 102ECON 103HON 220
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): ECON 102; ECON 103 or HON 220.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

Terms

fall

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • demonstrate understanding of the difference between regional economics and regional science, and the problems facing different regions (local, national and international).
  • demonstrate understanding of some of the theories and methods used in regional economics.
  • describe the determinants of regional economic growth and local development.
  • analyze regional economic data using basic statistical methods including regression analysis.
  • understand and discuss different public policy responses to regional economic issues.