dispersive forces become prevalent at the country level, agglomeration incentives strenghtens specialization within a large …

cities toughen competition, allowing only the most productive to survive) and agglomeration economies (larger cities promote … a generalised version of a tractable firm selection model and a standard model of agglomeration. Stronger selection in … larger cities left-truncates the productivity distribution whereas stronger agglomeration right-shifts and dilates the …

cities toughen competition, allowing only the most productive to survive) and agglomeration economies (larger cities promote … a generalised version of a tractable firm selection model and a standard model of agglomeration. Stronger selection in … larger cities left-truncates the productivity distribution whereas stronger agglomeration right-shifts and dilates the …

cities toughen competition, allowing only the most productive to survive) and agglomeration economies (larger cities promote … a generalised version of a tractable firm selection model and a standard model of agglomeration. Stronger selection in … larger cities left-truncates the productivity distribution whereas stronger agglomeration right-shifts and dilates the …

We propose an integrated framework to discuss the empirical literature on the local determinants of agglomeration … agglomeration mechanisms. …

Firms are more productive on average in larger cities. Two explanations have been offered: agglomeration economies … selection model and a standard model of agglomeration. Stronger selection in larger cities left truncates the productivity … distribution whereas stronger agglomeration right shifts and dilates the distribution. We assess the relative importance of …

geography exercises (the analysis of spatial concentration, agglomeration economies, and trade determinants), using various …

Firms are more productive on average in larger cities. Two explanations have been offered: agglomeration economies … selection model and a standard model of agglomeration. Stronger selection in larger cities left-truncates the productivity … distribution whereas stronger agglomeration right-shifts and dilates the distribution. We assess the relative importance of …

We propose an integrated framework to discuss the empirical literature on the local determinants of agglomeration … developing economies. We finally provide a discussion of attempts to identify and quantify specific agglomeration mechanisms. …