Online Courses Handbook 2003

7676 (v.7) Planning Economics 112

Area:	School of Architecture, Construction and Planning
Contact Hours:	2.0
Credits:	12.5
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
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'.