This paper attempts to extend central-place theory in terms of economic analysis, while at the same time refining and enhancing its applicability to urban systems. After reviewing the approach of Christaller, a central-place system is constructed, based on profit maximisation, and it is...

Studies into the shapes of market areas abound and emphasize the hexagon as the optimal configuration. This paper demonstrates that a triangular or a square market area can be superior to a hexagonal one under certain behavioral conditions. Spatial configurations are evaluated on the basis of...

This paper incorporates the interdependent relationship of firms and the increasing consumer density into a framework of spatial equilibrium analysis and studies the location of firms and the price system on a plane market. As consumer density increases, symmetric equilibrium is established...

Small shops located within walking or cycling distance of consumers have, in many communities, been relegated to the status of convenience stores, with high prices and limited product selections. Consumers who don't have cars are thus disadvantaged. Is this a necessary state of affairs? We...

Due to the reduction of the transportation cost, the retailers become to be able to deal with many kinds of goods and to increase the number of items stocked at the stores. Corresponding to the increase of items stocked at stores, the customers tend to increase to visit the retailer that...

This paper analyzes effects of the corporation tax rates of countries on firmsÂf location selections using the transfer pricing system. Reduction of transportation costs makes firmsÂf production activities expand to across international borders. This expansion incurs harsh price competition...

Regional governments carry out a series of plans to attract firms to the area to stimulate the economic activity. The firms which are enticed to locate at the area are selected according to the characteristics of the regional economy. These firms are expected to operate the production processes...