About the Book

Winner, 43rd Nikkei Prize for Excellent Books in Economic Science. Since 1990 there has been a renaissance of theoretical and empirical work on the spatial aspects of the economy--that is, where economic activity occurs and why. Using new tools--in particular, modeling techniques developed to analyze industrial organization, international trade, and economic growth--this "new economic geography" has emerged as one of the most exciting areas of contemporary economics. The authors show how seemingly disparate models reflect a few basic themes, and in so doing they develop a common "grammar" for discussing a variety of issues. They show how a common approach that emphasizes the three-way interaction among increasing returns, transportation costs, and the movement of productive factors can be applied to a wide range of issues in urban, regional, and international economics. This book is the first to provide a sound and unified explanation of the existence of large economic agglomerations at various spatial scales.

Product Details

Media: Paperback Book, 384 pages

Language: English

Publisher: MIT Press (MA) (Sep. 30th, 2001)

ISBN-10: 0262561476

ISBN-13: 9780262561471

Dimensions: 6.10 x 8.93 x 0.72 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.09 lbs

• Categories: Economics Theory