Agglomeration theory with heterogeneous agents

This chapter surveys recent developments in agglomeration theory within a unifying framework. We highlight how locational fundamentals, agglomeration economies, the spatial sorting of heterogeneous agents, and selection effects affect the size, productivity, composition, and inequality of cities, as well as their size distribution in the urban system.

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Year of publication:	2014-10
Authors:	Behrens, Kristian ; Robert-Nicoud, Frédéric
Institutions:	C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers
Subject:	agglomeration \| city-size distribution \| heterogeneous agents \| inequality \| selection \| sorting

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	CEPR Discussion Papers.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Notes:	Number 10184
Classification:	D31 - Personal Income, Wealth and Their Distributions ; R12 - Size and Spatial Distributions of Regional Economic Activity
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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