key insight that emerges is that the interaction between agglomeration economies and comparative advantage involves a … comparative advantage in sectors governed by this force whilst the impact of agglomeration economies is enhanced by trade cost … small economies is not only shaped by the primitives that determine agglomeration economies and comparative advantage but …

('agglomeration'), that this effect is stronger for the top of the income distribution ('polarization'), and that household income …

show higher productivity levels as compared to those located in smaller regions, the role of an agglomeration is very … agglomeration. The analysis shows a clear and strong selection of more productive new establishments into larger regions, regardless … distinct depending on the foundation type. Spin-offs in larger regions tend to keep the higher productivity level shown in the …

A large body of literature considers the productive advantages of cities, or "agglomeration economies". Most empirical … studies report positive agglomeration economies, although large variation exists in the magnitude of estimates. We use a meta …, we find agglomeration elasticities are likely to lie in the range 2.7-6.4%. Our findings confirm the controls enabled by …

There is a large literature on the existence of agglomeration economies, as shown in the surveys by Moomaw (1983) or … associated with higher productivity levels. In this context, this paper explores the links between urban spatial structure and …

agglomeration is shown to be always sustainable, which complements existing results in literature …