The Urban Unit is working on the economics of cities and the many policies and factors that determine city structure and performance, such as land use restrictions, local labor markets, agglomeration economies, trade and transportation infrastructure. Urban Economics concentrates on the economic relationships and processes that contribute to the important spatial characteristics of urban and regional economies. The economics team of the Urban Unit focuses on the impacts of spatial agglomeration, local competitive advantage and future opportunities of local areas due to wider demographic and economic trends. We also provide urban economic analysis, economic modelling, demographic analysis, strategic planning, cost-benefit/economic impact analysis, cluster analysis and strategic land use and transport planning.
