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GEOG 319Economic Analyses for Regional Planning

Units
0.50
Faculty
Environment
Subject
Geography and Environmental Management
Cross-listed
PLAN 320

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course will focus on the analytical tools and techniques used to inform planning and economic development decisions. Students will build on knowledge from prior courses to think critically about analytical techniques and identify their pros and cons in understanding the workings of local economies. Students will develop their understanding of employment and demographic forecasting, economic strength analysis, and cost-benefit analysis. Students will enhance their ability to analyze and evaluate local economic and demographic change. Students will also learn specific local economic analysis techniques and understand their role in informing public policy.

Prerequisites

  • Must have completed the following:
    • ENVS278 - Applied Statistics for Environmental Research (0.50)

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

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  • Very interesting course about the economic aspects of regional planning. The midterm and final exam are relatively easy if you study beforehand but the biweekly lab assignments can be confusing and feel like a chore. The lectures were very engaging and explained complicated concepts using realistic examples that were easy to grasp. I would definitely recommend taking this course with Clarence Woudsma if you are interested in learning about cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure projects and how regional economics influences planning decisions.

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Fall 2017

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