Spatial Economics
Semester: 6th, 8th | Optional | ECTS: 5.0
Module leader: Artelaris Panagiotis
Semester: 6th, 8th | Optional | ECTS: 5.0
Module leader: Artelaris Panagiotis
This module aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the economic characteristics of basic spatial processes and the forces and dynamics shaping and changing cities and regions. In order to achieve this aim, the course provides a blend of theory, methods, spatial data, and empirical work.
The course covers a wide variety of topics on theoretical and empirical research on spatial economics, giving particular attention to contemporary issues and problems within the Greek context. By the end of the course students should be able to:
– Deeply understand the role of space and location in economics.
– Identify the core concepts and principles of spatial economics.
– Understand the basics of how spatial economy works, recognizing current economic issues at regional and urban level.
The course contains the following topics: Introduction to Spatial Economics – The Spatial Distribution of Activities – Regional Specialization, Trade, and Multiplier Analysis – Regional and Interregional Labour Market Analysis – Methods of Regional Analysis – The creation and development of cities – Urban systems – Urban growth and change – Urban land rent – Land-use patterns – Τhe economics of urban problems – Urban and Regional Economic Policy Analysis.
The teaching method consists of lectures, lab work, case studies and class discussions. The assessment of the module will be based on one three hour written examination. An optional assignment could contribute up to 50% to the final grade.
The module is also available through eclass platform (http://eclass.hua.gr/courses/GEO140/).
FIRST STUDY CYCLE
1st Semester | Winter | 30 ECTS
2st Semester | Spring | 30 ECTS
FIRST STUDY CYCLE
3rd Semester | Winter | 30 ECTS
4th Semester | Spring | 30 ECTS
FIRST STUDY CYCLE
5th Semester | Winter | 30 ECTS
6th Semester | Spring | 30 ECTS
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Set Ι - Physical Geography
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Set ΙΙ - Human Geography
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Set ΙΙΙ - Spatial Planning
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Set IV - Geoinformatics
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Additional Modules
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SECOND STUDY CYCLE
7th Semester | Winter | 30 ECTS
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Set Ι - Physical Geography
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Set ΙΙ - Human Geography
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Set ΙΙΙ - Spatial Planning
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Set IV - Geoinformatics
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Additional Modules
8th Semester | Spring | 30 ECTS
or alternatively
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Set Ι - Physical Geography
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Set ΙΙ - Human Geography
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Set ΙΙΙ - Spatial Planning
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Set IV - Geoinformatics
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Additional Modules
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Geography Department
Harokopio University
Eleftheriou Venizelou Ave., 70
GR-176 76 Kallithea | Athens | Greece
Undergraduate Secretariat:
t: +30 210 95 49 150
t: +30 210 95 49 151
f: +30 210 95 49 376
E-mail: geosec@hua.gr
Postgraduate Secretariat:
t: +30 210 95 49 325
f: +30 210 95 49 376
E-mail: geosecpost@hua.gr
The following link leads to Harokopio University website.