Urban Economics
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Which concept from microeconomics is defined as the value of the next best alternative that must be forgone in order to pursue a certain action?

  • Marginal Principle
  • Nash Equilibrium
  • Comparative Statics
  • Opportunity Cost (correct)

What is the economic cost that involves an explicit monetary payment for an input called?

  • Implicit cost
  • Marginal cost
  • Explicit cost (correct)
  • Opportunity cost

What is the opportunity cost of inputs that are not subject to an explicit monetary payment called?

  • Implicit cost (correct)
  • Marginal cost
  • Explicit cost
  • Opportunity cost

Which concept from microeconomics refers to a situation in which no player can benefit by changing their strategy, assuming the strategies of others remain unchanged?

<p>Nash Equilibrium (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept from microeconomics that focuses on the efficient allocation of resources such that no one can be made better off without making someone else worse off?

<p>Pareto Efficiency (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the six key concepts from microeconomics that provide a foundation for urban economics?

<ol> <li>Opportunity Cost</li> <li>Marginal Principle</li> <li>Nash Equilibrium</li> <li>Comparative Statics</li> <li>Pareto Efficiency</li> <li>Self-Reinforcing Changes</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Define opportunity cost in the context of urban economics.

<p>Opportunity cost is the value of the next best alternative that must be forgone in order to pursue a certain action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of economic cost?

<p>The two types of economic cost are explicit cost and implicit cost.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Differentiate between explicit cost and implicit cost.

<p>Explicit cost involves an explicit monetary payment for an input, while implicit cost is the opportunity cost of inputs that are not subject to an explicit monetary payment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of the next best alternative that must be forgone in order to pursue a certain action called?

<p>The value of the next best alternative that must be forgone in order to pursue a certain action is the opportunity cost.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Opportunity Cost

The value of the next best alternative that must be given up to choose another option.

Explicit Cost

Economic costs that involve a direct monetary payment.

Implicit Cost

Economic costs relating to resources used, but not with a monetary exchange.

Nash Equilibrium

A situation where no player can benefit by changing their strategy assuming others don't change theirs.

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Pareto Efficiency

Resource allocation where no one can be better off without making someone else worse off.

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Urban Economics

Applying microeconomics to urban areas.

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Marginal Principle

Making decisions based on costs and benefits of each unit or action.

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Comparative Statics

Analyzing the effect of economic changes on markets or systems.

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Self-Reinforcing Changes

Economic changes that create further changes in the same direction.

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6 Key Concepts of Urban Economics

Key principles of urban economics: Opportunity Cost, Marginal Principle, Nash Equilibrium, Comparative Statics, Pareto Efficiency, Self-Reinforcing Changes

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Opportunity Cost in Urban Economics

Value of the best alternative use of a resource in an urban context.

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Two Types Of Economic Cost

Explicit and Implicit Cost.

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Explicit vs. Implicit Cost

Explicit costs involve direct payments; implicit costs are the opportunity cost of resources not paid for.

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Economic Cost

Total cost of producing a good, including all the opportunity costs.

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Which is the best use of limited urban space?

Urban space allocation with respect to maximal benefits from opportunities cost.

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Best approach for urban economic decisions?

Using all six key urban economic concepts in a systematic way

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Nash Equilibrium in Urban Economics

A stable situation in an urban area where no one can gain by acting unilaterally.

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Pareto Efficiency in Urban Economics

Allocation of urban resources where no one is made worse off without diminishing someone else's situation.

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Study Notes

Key Microeconomic Concepts

  • Opportunity Cost: The value of the next best alternative that must be forgone when pursuing a certain action. Critical in decision-making processes, highlighting trade-offs.

  • Explicit Cost: Economic cost involving direct monetary payments for an input. Examples include wages, rent, and utility bills.

  • Implicit Cost: Represents opportunity costs of inputs that do not involve explicit monetary payments. These include potential earnings from alternative employment or the value of owned resources used in production.

  • Nash Equilibrium: A situation in which no player can benefit by changing their strategy while others keep theirs unchanged. Crucial in game theory and strategic interactions.

  • Pareto Efficiency: Focuses on the efficient allocation of resources where no individual can be made better off without making someone else worse off. This is a key principle in welfare economics.

Foundational Concepts in Urban Economics

  • Six Key Concepts: Includes supply and demand, market equilibrium, externalities, public goods, market failures, and spatial economics. These concepts help analyze urban environments and policy impacts.

Opportunity Cost in Urban Economics

  • Definition: Opportunity cost, in urban contexts, refers to the potential benefits missed when choosing one urban development path over another, emphasizing the importance of resource allocation.

Types of Economic Costs

  • Two Types: Split into explicit costs (direct monetary expenditures) and implicit costs (non-monetary opportunity costs).

Differentiation of Costs

  • Explicit Cost vs. Implicit Cost: Explicit costs are tangible and involve actual money spent, while implicit costs are intangible, representing the value of what is foregone without any direct payment.

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Test your knowledge of the key concepts in urban economics! This quiz covers six important concepts from microeconomics that form the basis of understanding urban economics, including opportunity cost and marginal productivity. Put your knowledge to the test and see how well you grasp these fundamental ideas.

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