Martin, Philippe; Ottaviano, Gianmarco - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 1996
reinforcing processes. Industrial agglomeration in one location spurs growth because it reduces the cost of innovation in that … origin of innovation expands, new firms tend to locate close to this sector. The model can be interpreted as illustrating one … mechanism behind the emergence of cities seen as centres for production and innovation, and is consistent with the episodes of …