O'Sullivan Arthur ISE Urban Economics

Over the course of two decades, <i>Urban Economics</i> has achieved a worldwide audience, and has been translated into Chinese, Greek, Russian, and Korean. Like the eight previous editions, this edition provides a clear and concise presentation of the economic forces that:<div><br></div><div>- cause the development of cities;</div><div>- determine the spatial form of cities;</div><div>- cause urban economies to grow or shrink;</div><div>- generate urban problems such as poverty, crime, and congestion;</div><div>- make the market for urban housing unique; and</div><div>- shape the tax and spending policies of local governments.</div><div><br></div><div>In addition to developing the basic concepts of urban economics, the book uses economic analysis to evaluate the merits of policies designed to address our most vexing urban problems.</div>