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The gap between free market and social optimum in the location decision of economic activity
- Source :
- Urban Studies. Sept, 2009, Vol. 46 Issue 10, p2045, 15 p.
- Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- A study was conducted to present a simplified model for comparison of the spatial distribution of economic activity resulting from free market conditions. The study also examines the public policy measures needed to lead the economy towards the optimal distribution. It is concluded that public policy needs to consider a combination of measures.
- Subjects :
- Economic policy -- Research
Free enterprise -- Research
Sociology and social work
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00420980
- Volume :
- 46
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- Urban Studies
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.209020536