Brakman Steven, Garretsen Harry, Marrewijk Charles. The New Introduction to Geographical Economics

New York: Cambridge University Press, 2009. — 568 p. — ISBN13: 978-0-511-71961-5.Geographical economics starts from the observation that economic activity is not randomly distributed across space. This revised and updated introduction to geographical economics uses the modern tools of economic theory to explain the who, why, and where of the location of economic activity.Key features:Provides an integrated, first-principles introduction to geographical economics for advanced undergraduate students and first-year graduate students.
Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect important recent developments in the field, including new chapters on alternative core models and policy implications.
Presents a truly global analysis of issues in geographical economics using case studies from all over the world, including North America, Europe, Africa, and Australasia.
Contains many computer simulations and end-of-chapter exercises to encourage learning and understanding through application.Steven Brakman is a Professor of International Economics at the University of Groningen, the Netherlands.
Harry Garretsen is a Professor of International Economics and Business at the University of Groningen, the Netherlands.
Charles van Marrewijk is a Professor of International Economics at Utrecht University, the Netherlands.List of figures page.List of boxes.
List of technical notes.
List of symbols and parameters.A first look at geography, trade, and development.
Geography and economic theory.
Core models and empirical evidence
The core model of geographical economics.
Beyond the core model: solutions, simulations, and extensions.
Agglomeration, the home market effect, and spatial wages.
Shocks, freeness of trade, and stability.
Applications and extensions
Cities and congestion: economies of scale, urban systems, and Zipf’s law.
Agglomeration and international business.
The structure of international trade.
Dynamics, growth, and geography.
Policy and evaluation
The policy implications of geographical economics.
Criticism and the value added of geographical economics.