Course Occasion

Economic Geography

On completion of the course the students will be able to:

  • Describe various factors affecting the location of economic activity
  • Analyze various actors relevant to economic processes
  • Be able to set up and analyze a business entry problems using neoclassic economic theory
  • By using GIS calculate market potential and market area for different types of economic activities
  • Empirically with econometric methods be able to analyze what factors that has affected the localization and migration decisions
  • Empirically be able to analyze factors affecting the growth of fast growing firms with a focus on small firms
  • Empirically be able to analyze factors affecting firms entry decisions
  • Calculate the optimal location using GIS and R
  • Evaluate optimal localization patterns for different sectors of the economy

Credits:
7.5 ECTS-credits
Level:
Second Cycle Level 1
Term:
Autumn 2012
Application code:
HDA-H2J5J
 
Course only offered as part of programme.
Application date:
15 April 2012
Application to:
Universitets- och högskolerådet
Begins and ends:
Week 45, 2012 - Week 3, 2013
Rate of studies:
50%
Location:
Borlänge
Language:
English
Teaching hours:
Day
Type:
Normal
Admission requirement: [?]
Economics of Leadership, 7.5 credits advanced level or equivalent knowledge
Statistical Computing with R, 7.5 credits, Advanced Level or eqivalent knowledge
Number of places:
Course coordinator:
Course code:
MI3002

Tuition fee

First tuition fee instalment:
14,820 SEK
Total tuition fee:
14,820 SEK
 
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.