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7676 (v.8) Planning Economics 112
Area: | Department of Urban and Regional Planning |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Examination of the relationship between planning and the market economy with a particular focus on land use. Economic factors behind housing, retailing, wholesaling, manufacturing, offices and urban transport are reviewed. The rationale for public intervention in the land market is examined. A critique of the 'economic way of thinking'. |
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Unit Outcomes: | Upon successful completion of this unit students will have developed an understanding of - planning and the market, economic rationales for planning and equity, urban macro-economics and municipal expenditure and revenue, the economics of housing (including tenures), retailing and wholesaling, developers, investors, retailers, workers, customers and planning authorities, the manufacturing of offices and community services, urban transport economics, environment and economics, and locational requirements of urban activities. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Abelson, P. (1993). Housing in Australia - Prices, Costs and Policies, Australian Planner, Volume 31, Number 2. Melbourne, RAPI. Cardew, R.V., Longdale, J.V. and Rich, D.C. ed., (1982). Why Cities Change: Urban Development and Economic Change in Sydney. Sydney, George Allen and Unwin. Evans, A.W. (1985). Urban Economics: An Introduction . Oxford, Basil Blackwell Limited. Harvey, J. (1996). Urban Land Economics: The Economics of Real Property, 4th ed.. London, Macmillan Education Limited. Neutze, M. (1977). Urban Development in Australia. Sydney, George Allen and Unwin. Reeder, A. (1986). Australian Urban Economics. Sydney, Australia and New Zealand Book Company. Windsor, D. (1986). Why Planners Need Economics, Journal of the American Planning Association , 62,3 (Summer), p260-261. APA. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Tutorial Presentation 10%, Essay 20%, Participation 20%, Proof Reading 5%, Facilitation 5%, Examination 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 40100 Architecture and Urban Environment (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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