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About Urban Economics And Fiscal Policy
Product Description An innovative advanced-undergraduate and graduate-level textbook in urban economicsWith more than half of today’s global GDP being produced by approximately four hundred metropolitan centers, learning about the economics of cities is vital to understanding economic prosperity. This textbook introduces graduate and upper-division undergraduate students to the field of urban economics and fiscal policy, relying on a modern approach that integrates theoretical and empirical analysis. Based on material that Holger Sieg has taught at the University of Pennsylvania, Urban Economics and Fiscal Policy brings the most recent insights from the field into the classroom.Divided into short chapters, the book explores fiscal policies that directly shape economic issues in cities, such as city taxes, the provision of quality education, access to affordable housing, and protection from crime and natural hazards. For each issue, Sieg offers questions, facts, and background; illuminates how economic theory helps students engage with topics; and presents empirical data that shows how economic ideas play out in daily life. Throughout, the book pushes readers to think critically and immediately put what they are learning to use by applying cutting-edge theory to data.A much-needed resource for students and policymakers, Urban Economics and Fiscal Policy offers a unique approach to a vital and fast-growing area of economic study. Introduces advanced-undergraduate and graduate students to urban economics Presents the latest theoretical and empirical research Applies economic tools to real-world issues, including housing, labor, education, crime, and the environment Explains and uses simple economic models and quantitative analysis Review "Holger Sieg’s superb book offers an insightful and comprehensive analysis of modern urban economics and its most important implications for public policy. For those who are interested in economic geography, Urban Economics and Fiscal Policy offers analytical and empirical tools, presented in ways that are both rigorous and engaging." ―Enrico Moretti, author of The New Geography of Jobs "This incredibly comprehensive textbook will challenge and inspire students, as they are exposed to frameworks spanning the wide range of economic subfields relevant to urban issues. The book’s theoretical rigor is nicely balanced with intuitive narratives, modern empirical evidence, and real-world case studies." ―Julie Cullen, University of California, San Diego "Urban economics is undergoing a renaissance due to an increasing awareness that cities are central to understanding many economic phenomena. This seminal book is essential for all researchers interested in cities and for undergraduate and graduate courses in public finance and urban economics." ―Stephen Redding, Princeton University "This marvelous book offers extensive coverage of all the issues surrounding local public finance and the economics of cities and neighborhoods. With engaging writing that makes the most difficult concepts easily accessible, Urban Economics and Fiscal Policy is a wonderful teaching tool for advanced undergraduate students. It should also become the go-to reference for researchers in need of an introduction or a refresher on a specific issue. I enthusiastically recommend it." ―Gilles Duranton, University of Pennsylvania " Urban Economics and Fiscal Policy is a superb resource for undergraduate and graduate students interested in all types of economics related to cities. It provides a first-rate theoretical and empirical approach, presented in engaging ways." ―Rebecca Diamond, Stanford University About the Author Holger Sieg is the J. M. Cohen Term Professor of Economics at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research.
