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REGIONAL ECONOMIC PROBLEM ANALYSIS

ECON/PUBAFFR/URBRPL 734
Course Description

Examination of major theories of regional economic development, with special emphasis upon the evolution and amelioration of regional economic problems. Selected techniques of regional analysis, including economic base multipliers, input/output models, and shift-share analysis are used in the context of setting regional development goals.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.8

13.52% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
60%

189.41% from Historical

Class Size
10

-14.63% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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