Spatial Economics Course
This course equips you to excel in spatial economics through mapping city layouts, dissecting transport systems, and simulating policy outcomes. Transform real-world data into actionable insights on accessibility, property values, fairness, and smarter urban planning choices for thriving communities.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills in mapping urban structures, creating neighbourhood indicators, and handling geospatial data from top U.S. sources. Master analysis of transport networks, commuting patterns, and accessibility, then use spatial models to craft policy scenarios, simulate effects, evaluate equity and congestion, and deliver data-backed advice for cities and regions.
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Develop skills
- Urban spatial mapping: create economic choropleths and accessibility maps.
- Metro data sourcing: gather, clean, and merge ACS, BLS, HUD, GTFS, and LODES data.
- Accessibility and commuting: calculate gravity measures and origin-destination flows.
- Spatial econometrics: apply spatial lag/error and difference-in-differences models.
- Policy scenario design: simulate transit, housing, and logistics effects by neighbourhood.
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