This paper provides a synthesis of the state of knowledge on the economics of skyscrapers. First, we document how … vertical urban growth has gained pace over the course of the 20th century. Second, we lay out a simple theoretical model of … parameters that shape the urban height profile along with a summary of the related theoretical and empirical literature. Fourth …

This paper provides a synthesis of the state of knowledge on the economics of skyscrapers. First, we document how … vertical urban growth has gained pace over the course of the 20th century. Second, we lay out a simple theoretical model of … parameters that shape the urban height profile along with a summary of the related theoretical and empirical literature. Fourth …