Modeling a micro-structure of agglomeration economies, this article derives a second-best benefit evaluation formula … for urban transportation improvements. Without explicitly modeling the sources of agglomeration economies, Venables (JTEP … monopolistic competition with differentiated products provides a micro-foundation of agglomeration economies. Introducing the rural …

This paper investigates the relation between agglomeration of economic activity and the pattern of specialization of … specialized in the differentiated good in which it has a comparative advantage. Agglomeration occurs not only in large markets … advantage drives specialization, while absolute advantage drives agglomeration. …

This paper investigates the relation between agglomeration of economic activity and the pattern of specialization of … specialized in the differentiated good in which it has a comparative advantage. Agglomeration occurs not only in large markets … advantage drives specialization, while absolute advantage drives agglomeration. …

This paper investigates the relation between agglomeration of economic activity and the pattern of specialization of … specialized in the differentiated good in which it has a comparative advantage. Agglomeration occurs not only in large markets … advantage drives specialization, while absolute advantage drives agglomeration. …

integration. The "new economic geography" world assumes mobile entrepreneurs which can relocate thus bringing agglomeration forces …

key insight that emerges is that the interaction between agglomeration economies and comparative advantage involves a … comparative advantage in sectors governed by this force whilst the impact of agglomeration economies is enhanced by trade cost … small economies is not only shaped by the primitives that determine agglomeration economies and comparative advantage but …

imperfect competition, can lead to the agglomeration of industry as regions integrate. …