The Spatial Economy Cities, Regions and International Trade

Author/creator Fujita, Masahisa Author
Other author Krugman, Paul 1953- Author
Other author Venables, Anthony J. Author
Format Electronic
Publication InfoCambridge : MIT Press
Description381 p. ill 23.500 x 016.000 in.
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Summary Annotation <p>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.</p>
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LCCN 99010744
ISBN9780262062046
ISBN0262062046 (Trade Cloth) Out of Print
Standard identifier# 9780262062046
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