The source of industrial agglomeration

Author: Xu Kangning
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: This book primarily studies the causes of industrial agglomeration and its impact on economic performance. Based on defining and comparing relevant concepts of industrial agglomeration, the book systematically reviews, analyzes, and critiques the theories and evolution of agglomeration economies. It explores the historical economic thought on agglomeration and its connection to contemporary theories of industrial agglomeration, arguing that the current flourishing of agglomeration theory is actually a revival and development of early economic ideas on agglomeration. Additionally, the book analyzes the characteristics and trends of contemporary agglomeration theory, particularly highlighting the emerging interdisciplinary trends that bridge economics and economic geography, as well as industrial economics and regional economics.