Assesses the theories of knowledge spillover and growth proposed by Romer, Porter, and Jacobs by focusing on the largest industries in 170 U.S. cities. While the theories of Romer and Porter both emphasize spillovers within an industry, Romer predicts that a local monopoly is better for growth...

We examine the relationship between urban characteristics in 1960 and urban growth (income and population) between 1960 and 1990. Our major findings are that income and population growth move together and both types of growth are (1) positively related to initial schooling, (2) negatively...

We examine the relationship between urban characteristics in 1960 and urban growth (income and population) between 1960 and 1990. Our major findings are that income and population growth move together and both types of growth are (1) positively related to initial schooling, (2) negatively...