50-3204 Urban Economics of Creative Industries

This course analyzes the emergence and the growth of creative and cultural industries, such as fashion or performing arts in contemporary cities. Drawing on the field of Urban Economics’ primary concepts, such as agglomeration and clustering, students will explore the specific economic and geographic factors that make modern cities magnetic destinations for creative individuals and cultural enterprises/institutions. The city of Chicago will be used as a case study for our investigations.

PREREQUISITES: 52-1152