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Metropolitan Studies

Metropolitan Studies is an interdisciplinary field that examines the social, economic, environmental, and infrastructure aspects of large urban areas, or metropolitan regions. It analyzes how cities grow, function, and impact surrounding areas, focusing on issues like transportation, housing, governance, sustainability, and inequality. The goal is to understand city dynamics in order to improve urban living conditions, develop effective policies, and foster sustainable, inclusive growth for diverse populations within metropolitan regions.