Syllabus

Applied Regional Analysis

Class Hours: Tu-Th 11-12:15

Location: Food Science 2315

Faculty:

Visiting Lecturers:

Prof. Steve Deller, Ag. Economics, University of Wisconsin
Prof. Wally Huffman, Ag. Economics, Iowa State University
Prof. Tom Johnson, Ag. Economics, V.P.I.; Rural Policy Research Institute(RUPRI)
Prof. Gordon Mulligan, Geography, University of Arizona
Prof. John Mutti, Economics, Grinell College

Professionals:

Mark Immerman, Rural Data Project, Iowa State University
David Swenson, Iowa State University

Objectives:

To meet the growing demand for trained professionals skilled at analyzing regional development issues such as regional growth, public service delivery, rural/urban migration, spatial marketing, and infrastructure investment. The objectives are to learn the analytical, modeling, and simulation techniques of economic geography.

Prerequisites:

(i) Economics 507: microeconomic theory (or consent of faculty)

(ii) graduate status in Economics, Community & Regional Planning, Geography, Public Administration, Statistics, or other related fields

Requirements:

Grades will be based on the research paper (30%), midterm exam (30%), final exam (30%), and the class presentation and other assignments, (10%). Participants without a strong economic background should enroll on a P/NP basis.

All students will prepare a research paper for the course, individually or in teams. Topics are to be chosen by February 2 in consultation with the faculty. Completed drafts are due for review May 5. Final papers are due May 26 (two weeks after end of finals). No later papers will be accepted.

Readings:

There are no required textbooks. Required readings are indicated with (*) on the list attached, and other readings may be assigned as the course evolves. A copy of each reading and text in the syllabus is on reserve in the Economics and Sociology Reading Room (3rd Floor Heady Hall), or will be distributed in class.

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