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Introductory Urban Economics Analysis with Excel

Economic data is all around us. When we buy coffee or go to the movies, each of those actions involve an economic exchange or a trade of resources. This course teaches Microsoft Excel in applying the concepts of economics to the work of planners. By discussing data analysis techniques, such as sector analysis and economic base calculation with location quotient, you will gain the skills to work with economic data and become a more informed participant in the economic marketplace.

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Course Info

  • Duration 6 video lessons (28 Mins)
  • Published Published
    2013
  • 4.11
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    1.
    Introduction
    Chapter Duration 5 mins
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    2.
    Acquiring Data
    Chapter Duration 6 mins
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    Formatting Data
    Chapter Duration 1 min
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    Economic Base Analysis by Sector
    Chapter Duration 9 mins
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    Estimation and Projection Overview
    Chapter Duration 4 mins
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    Review and Looking Forward
    Chapter Duration 1 min

Course Description

Economic data is all around us. When we buy coffee or go to the movies, each of those actions involve an economic exchange or a trade of resources. This course teaches Microsoft Excel in applying the concepts of economics to the work of planners. By discussing data analysis techniques, such as sector analysis and economic base calculation with location quotient, you will gain the skills to work with economic data and become a more informed participant in the economic marketplace.

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  • Data Analysis
  • Economics
  • Technology
  • Microsoft Excel

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William Riggs

William Riggs

William (Billy) Riggs, Ph.D., AICP, LEED AP is a nationally recognized professor, consultant, and strategist.

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