Abstract
We argue cities exist are the result of economics forces of agglomeration mediated by technological progress. That is, urban growth is fuelled by economically advantageous division of labour. Available technology is the most important constraint to city growth. However, other factors such as political stability, peace and the control of plagues are also important.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | SpringerBriefs in Architectural Design and Technology |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Pages | 5-6 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2020 |
Publication series
| Name | SpringerBriefs in Architectural Design and Technology |
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| ISSN (Print) | 2199-580X |
| ISSN (Electronic) | 2199-5818 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2020, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd., part of Springer Nature.
Keywords
- Agglomeration
- Division of labour
- Specialisation
- Trade
