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Economic theories of systems of cities explain why production and consumption activities are concentrated in a number of urban areas of different sizes and industrial composition rather than uniformly distributed in space. These theories have been successively influenced by four paradigms: (i)...
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This study explores the relationship between agglomeration economies and industrial productivity between 1980 and 2010 … in Ecuador. The measure of productivity used is labour productivity. We conclude that urbanization economies have a … positive impact on productivity in the period analyzed. …
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There is a large literature on the existence of agglomeration economies, as shown in the surveys by Moomaw (1983) or … associated with higher productivity levels. In this context, this paper explores the links between urban spatial structure and …
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We consider whether external urban economic advantages (agglomeration economies) vary with time and space using a … agglomeration economies that are stronger than average. …
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This chapter reviews the theoretical and empirical literature on agglomeration economies and urban public … infrastructure. Theory links the two concepts by positing that agglomeration economies exist when firms in an urban area share a … efficient operation of cities by facilitating business activities and improving worker productivity. The literature has devoted …
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