On the emergence of cities

Article Abstract:

A two-variable model of city formation was developed. In this agent location model, the preferences of agents are described as being influenced by the population in a location and its distance from other agents. This framework was used to investigate the formation and emergence of cities, their equilibrium spatial distributions, the optimality of the equilibrium distributions, the sensitivity of equilibria to initial conditions, and the differences between global and local relocation conditions. Although the model does not directly address economic variables, it nonetheless indirectly reflects economic developments. The model considers different preferences to incorporate the behavior explained in more complicated models. Insights gained from this model are discussed.

City planning, Urban planning

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Simulating the impacts of economic programs on urban areas: the case of unemployment benefits

Article Abstract:

The effect of national and locally sponsored economic programs on local economies is studied in a model that tests impacts of unemployment insurance plans. In an examination of Phoenix and Tucson, the model showed that local unemployment insurance benefits increase employment, particularly in the construction business. The model also found that locally disbursed benefits had a greater positive impact than national programs. A potentially important benefit of national unemployment programs, however, was found to be their ability to encourage population moves to specific geographic areas.

Research, Economic aspects, Demographic aspects, Unemployment insurance

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Spatial utility equilibrium and city size distribution in a central place system

Article Abstract:

Statistical models of cities have begun introducing specific microeconomic factors to help predict population and other economic factors. One aspect that has been neglected, however, is the utility maximization and spatial equilibrium factor among individuals within a model city or town. A new mathematical model includes spatial utility equilibrium factors. The inclusion of this new element radically alters the scale economies of production in a typical city model.

Population

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