Agglomeration effects – factor or a barrier to urban development? Analysis of some aspects in the light of the literature Cover Image

Efekty aglomeracji – czynnik czy bariera rozwoju miast? Analiza wybranych aspektów w świetle literatury przedmiotu
Agglomeration effects – factor or a barrier to urban development? Analysis of some aspects in the light of the literature

Author(s): Aldona Harasimowicz
Subject(s): Geography, Regional studies
Published by: Uniwersytet Opolski
Keywords: agglomeration; urbanization; agglomeration benefits

Summary/Abstract: The paper presents the concept of agglomeration economies in the context of urbanization. The benefits and costs resulting from the aggregation of many diverse subjects in urban areas were characterized. Based on the research on agglomeration economies presented in the literature one indicated the role of some agglomeration effects in the light of cities functioning. This article attempts to answer the question whether these factors underlying the creation and growth of cities can also be a barrier to their development.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 20
  • Page Range: 23-34
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: English, Polish