Land Economics
Economics
A course by
Lincoln University
An analysis of the economic relationships of land, covering its role in production, demographics, land value, property ownership, spatial patterns and land use planning.
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Explain the role of land as a resource in economic activity
Students will be able to clearly describe how land as a resource supports and influences economic activity.
Discuss the drivers influencing land use
Students will be able to discuss the main factors that influence and determine the use of land and patterns of land usage.
Analyze roles in land-use patterns
Students will be able to analyze the respective roles played by consumers, investors, and government in shaping land use patterns within an economy.
What You're Signing Up For
This course provides an in-depth analysis of the economic relationships of land, addressing its significance in production, demographics, valuation, patterns of spatial use, and broader land use planning. Students will explore the various roles of consumers, investors, and governments in determining land usage and learn to analyze the economic factors driving these outcomes.
Course Content
- Economic relationships of land
- Role of land in production
- Demographics and land use
- Land value and property ownership
- Spatial patterns in land use
- Land use planning
- Influence of consumers, investors, and government on land patterns
What you need to know first
A minimum of 15 credit points from Introduction to Applied Economics (ECON-110/ECON-110R)
A minimum of 15 credit points from Economies and Markets (ECON-113)
Restriction: Resource Economics (ECON-204)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Land Management
Property
Economics
Planning
Future employment opportunities might be
Land economist
Property analyst
Urban/regional planner
Policy advisor in land use
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