A simple model of optimal size of a city
Abstract
Starting from 80 years ago, formulated the theory of central facilitiesing. W. Christaller, the article shows the weakness in the current socio-economic conditions, eg in the context of the growing distance of workplaces and homes of consumers, by increasing their mobility (far motoring). Proposes his own concept in the form of the model, expressed in the system of equations.
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city, model, theory of W. Christaller central centersReferences
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