The new introduction to geographical economics
Brakman, Steven
The new introduction to geographical economics Steven Brakman, Harry Garretsen, and Charles van Marrewijk - Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2009 - 568 pages illustrations; maps 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
List of figures
List of tables
List of boxes
List of technical notes
List of symbols and parameters
Pt. I Introduction 1
1 A first look at geography, trade, and development 3
2 Geography and economic theory 32
Pt. II Core models and empirical evidence 79
3 The core model of geographical economics 81
4 Beyond the core model: solutions, simulations, and extensions 134
5 Agglomeration, the home market effect, and spatial wages 183
6 Shocks, freeness of trade, and stability 229
Pt. III Applications and extensions 269
7 Cities and congestion: economies of scale, urban systems, and Zipf's law 271
8 Agglomeration and international business 322
9 The structure of international trade 360
10 Dynamics, growth, and geography 407
Pt. IV Policy and evaluation 457
11 The policy implications of geographical economics 459
12 Criticism and the value added of geographical economics 501
References 529
Index
9780521698030 (pbk.)
Economic geography
HF1025 BRA
The new introduction to geographical economics Steven Brakman, Harry Garretsen, and Charles van Marrewijk - Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2009 - 568 pages illustrations; maps 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
List of figures
List of tables
List of boxes
List of technical notes
List of symbols and parameters
Pt. I Introduction 1
1 A first look at geography, trade, and development 3
2 Geography and economic theory 32
Pt. II Core models and empirical evidence 79
3 The core model of geographical economics 81
4 Beyond the core model: solutions, simulations, and extensions 134
5 Agglomeration, the home market effect, and spatial wages 183
6 Shocks, freeness of trade, and stability 229
Pt. III Applications and extensions 269
7 Cities and congestion: economies of scale, urban systems, and Zipf's law 271
8 Agglomeration and international business 322
9 The structure of international trade 360
10 Dynamics, growth, and geography 407
Pt. IV Policy and evaluation 457
11 The policy implications of geographical economics 459
12 Criticism and the value added of geographical economics 501
References 529
Index
9780521698030 (pbk.)
Economic geography
HF1025 BRA