Modern Urban and Regional Economics

This book offers an integrated framework for studying urban and regional economics, highlighting key models and theories with international examples. Modern Urban and Regional Economics is accessible and informative.

The second edition of Modern Urban and Regional Economics presents a comprehensive framework for understanding urban and regional economics. It serves as a concise and contemporary introduction to the foundational models, principles, and theories that shape this field. By incorporating a variety of international examples, the book effectively illustrates key concepts, making the material accessible to students and educators alike.

Modern Urban and Regional Economics delves into the spatial economic foundations that govern the behavior of urban and regional economies. It emphasizes the distinctions between these two economic types, enabling readers to appreciate their unique characteristics. The author adopts an explicitly spatial approach, which allows for a cohesive presentation of urban and regional economics under one integrated framework.

Through clear, model-based explanations derived from first principles, along with extensive graphic illustrations, the book enhances the understanding of the theories discussed. Additionally, the Online Resource Centre provides valuable resources for both lecturers and students, including PowerPoint presentations, figures from the book, and thought-provoking questions and cases to encourage further exploration of the subject matter.