How do agglomeration economies affect the development of cities?

Authors

  • Jasson Cruz Villamil Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Keywords:

Agglomeration economies, Specialisation and diversification of the cities

Abstract

This paper tries to shed some light on the role of agglomeration economies in the development of cities, offering a literature review of types of agglomeration economies and their sources, and how those economies can affect both economic growth and urban growth in the cities. Likewise, it aims to document how the agglomeration economies can influence the level of specialization and diversification of the cities.

Author Biography

Jasson Cruz Villamil, Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Economist, M.Sc. in Urban Economics and Development, DPU – University College, London, M.A. in Economics, Universidad Nacional de
Colombia.

Published

2011-06-14

Issue

Section

Science article