The observed uneven distribution of economic activity across space is influenced by
variation in exogenous geographical characteristics and endogenous interactions between …

This chapter surveys recent developments in agglomeration theory within a unifying
framework. We highlight how locational fundamentals, agglomeration economies, the spatial …

We explore the role of natural characteristics in determining the worldwide spatial
distribution of economic activity, as proxied by lights at night, observed across 240,000 grid …

We explore the impact of rising incomes at the top of the distribution on spatial sorting
patterns within large US cities. We develop and quantify a spatial model of a city with …

Individual earnings are higher in bigger cities. We consider three reasons: spatial sorting of
initially more productive workers, static advantages from workers' current location, and …

We provide an integrated treatment of the theoretical literature on urban land use inspired by
the monocentric model, including extensions that deal with multiple endogenous business …

To account for the uneven distribution of economic activity in space, I propose a theory of the
location choices of heterogeneous firms in a variety of sectors across cities. In equilibrium …

With a rapid increase in population, many problems arise in relation to waste dumps. These
emits hazardous gases, which have negative effects on human health. The main issue is the …

This paper reviews recent research on geography and trade. One of the key empirical
findings over the last decade has been the role of geography in shaping the distributional …

Why are the east sides of formerly industrial cities more deprived? To answer this question,
we use individual-level census data and create historical pollution patterns derived from the …