The Economics of Disappearing Distance

'This timely collection of papers offers a modern perspective on the interdependencies inherent in spatial development. The papers consider spatial models of equilibrium processes with interactions, externalities, and network effects. The choice of topics and contributors makes it a fine volume.' Professor John M. Quigley, University of California, Berkeley, USA

Contents: Introduction: interdependencies of spatial development, A...ke E. Andersson, William P. Anderson and BArje Johansson; Disappearing distance in city systems, Makoto Okumura and Kiyoshi Kobayashi; Spatial equilibrium with cities and rural areas, Wei-Bin Zhang; Hierarchical fields of influence of spatial exchange, Michael Sonis, Geoffrey J.D. Hewings and Nuzul Achjar; Estimating sources of regional manufacturing productivity using shift-share extensions, Kingsley E. Haynes, Mustafa Dinc and Jean H.P. Paelinck; 'Place' as 'Network': applications of network theory to local communities, Roger E. Bolton; The spatial structure of the city: a North American perspective on trends, prospects, and research directions, William P. Anderson; Behavioral adaptations to traffic congestion, Robert E. Skinner, Jr.; A simultaneous model of long-term regional job and population changes, Ingvar Holmberg, BArje Johansson and Ulf StrAmquist; Economic development and health patterns, David E. Andersson; Growth and development policy under economic globalization, A...ke E. Andersson; On the processes generating impacts from transportation improvements: the impacts of air transportation on recreation tourism, William L. Garrison, David Gillen and Christopher R. Williges; Transportation and energy policy: retrospect and prospect, David L. Greene; Plan evaluation methodologies: some aspects of decision requirements and analytical response, Wilbur A. Steger and T.R. Lakshmanan; Index.