Thesis papers by graduates of the Department of Urban Studies and Planning are listed below. These papers are optional readings that should be useful in research for this class.
| WEEK # | TOPICS |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Transition: Comparative Statistics and Stories Transition Paths |
| 2 | The Importance of Institutions |
| 3 | The Rule of Law and Property Rights in Transition |
| 4 | Liberalization and Privatization |
| 5 | Asian versus European Transition? |
| 6 | A Rising Tide? The Growth of Inequality in Transition |
| 7 | The Emergence of the Private Firm |
| 8 | Relations with Local Government |
| 9 | Are Foreign firms privileged by their host governments? |
| 10 | The Shape of Transition: Cities under Transition |
| 11 | The Emergence of Entrepreneurs |
| 12 | Bringing it all together |