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:	2014-09
Authors:	Behrens, Kristian ; Robert-Nicoud, Frederic
Institutions:	Institut d'Economie et Econométrie, Université de Genève
Subject:	agglomeration \| heterogeneous agents \| selection \| sorting \| inequality \| city-size distribution

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	Research Papers by the Institute of Economics and Econometrics, Geneva School of Economics and Management, University of Geneva.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Notes:	76 pages
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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