Geography and development

Why are some spatial differences in land rents and wages not bid away by firms and individuals in search of low-cost or high-income locations? Why does economic activity cluster in centers of activity? And what are the consequences of remoteness from existing centers?

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Henderson, J. Vernon
Corporate Author: World Bank Development Research Group
Other Authors: Venables, Anthony, Shalizi, Zmarak
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC World Bank, Development Research Group, Infrastructure and Environment 2000
Series:Policy research working paper
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Collection: World Bank E-Library Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Why are some spatial differences in land rents and wages not bid away by firms and individuals in search of low-cost or high-income locations? Why does economic activity cluster in centers of activity? And what are the consequences of remoteness from existing centers?
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 30-35). - Title from title screen as viewed on Oct. 05, 2002