Koster, Hans R. A.; Rietveld, Piet; Ommerren, Jos N. van - Spatial Economics Research Centre, LSE - 2011
Modern central business districts are characterised by high-rise office buildings. Helsley and Strange (2008) argue that skyscrapers are caused by agglomeration economies and a prize for being the tallest, so a reputation effect. We aim to test the relevance of this model by investigating the...