Isserman, Andrew M.; Era, Koichi M; Rey, Sergio J.; … - In: International Regional Science Review 24 (2001) 3, pp. 293-301
William Alonso was awarded the first Ph.D. in regional science. The book based on his dissertation is often credited with launching the field of urban economics and remains probably the most cited work by far in regional science. Saltonstall Professor of Population Policy at Harvard, Alonso also...