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Form and Function: The Shape of Cities and Economies

October 2, 2019/

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How do industries and businesses tend to cluster, and how does this dictate the shape of a city?

The Industrial Revolution changed the form and function of cities. New patterns of work resulted in massive wealth and distinct advantages for certain regions. Urbanization emerged as a defining characteristic of this age.

During the latter part of the Industrial Revolution, Cambridge School economist Alfred Marshall looked at a particular question: why did certain industries concentrate in specific places?

 

Many thanks to Rod B. (down under) for sharing.


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