Economics Of Urban Problems: An Introduction
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At the intersection of economic theory and urban reality lies one of the most pressing challenges of the modern age — the complex web of problems that define life in America's cities. Economics of Urban Problems: An Introduction presents a rigorous yet accessible examination of the economic forces shaping urban environments, tackling issues such as poverty, housing, transportation, crime, education, and fiscal policy within metropolitan areas. Written by Arthur Schreiber, Richard Gatons, and Richard Clemmer, this collaborative text instructs students and general readers alike in the analytical tools needed to understand why cities struggle and what economic levers might address those struggles. The authors argue with clarity and conviction that urban dysfunction is not accidental but rooted in identifiable market failures, public policy shortcomings, and systemic inequalities — forces that economics is uniquely positioned to illuminate. Grounded in mainstream economic methodology while remaining sensitive to social context, the book illustrates how concepts such as externalities, public goods, and income distribution apply directly to urban life. A foundational text for courses in urban economics and public policy, it leaves readers asking a question as urgent today as ever: can the tools of economic analysis truly solve the crisis of the modern city?
Author: Schreiber, Gatons, Clemmer
Format: Paperback
Genre: Business & economics
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the intersection of economic theory and urban reality lies one of the most pressing challenges of the modern age — the complex web of problems that define life in America's cities. Economics of Urban Problems: An Introduction presents a rigorous yet accessible examination of the economic forces shaping urban environments, tackling issues such as poverty, housing, transportation, crime, education, and fiscal policy within metropolitan areas. Written by Arthur Schreiber, Richard Gatons, and Richard Clemmer, this collaborative text instructs students and general readers alike in the analytical tools needed to understand why cities struggle and what economic levers might address those struggles. The authors argue with clarity and conviction that urban dysfunction is not accidental but rooted in identifiable market failures, public policy shortcomings, and systemic inequalities — forces that economics is uniquely positioned to illuminate. Grounded in mainstream economic methodology while remaining sensitive to social context, the book illustrates how concepts such as externalities, public goods, and income distribution apply directly to urban life. A foundational text for courses in urban economics and public policy, it leaves readers asking a question as urgent today as ever: can the tools of economic analysis truly solve the crisis of the modern city?