7676 (v.8) Planning Economics 112

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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'.
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.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
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.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Tutorial Presentation 10%, Essay 20%, Participation 20%, Proof Reading 5%, Facilitation 5%, Examination 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y