An Introduction to Geographical and Urban Economics: A Spiky World by Steven Brakman, Harry Garretsen and Charles van Marrewijk is an English-language textbook on urban and geographical economics. This reference work is intended for students and professionals seeking deeper insight into the analysis of economic activity in space.
This third edition offers an up-to-date and comprehensive introduction to both urban and geographical economics, with attention to theories, empirical methods, and analytical concepts. The authors address new data, models, and methods, including a chapter devoted to measurement problems and empirical approaches. The book is written in an accessible style and combines fundamental principles with advanced insights, suitable for both beginners and experienced researchers.
The book connects with topics such as regional and urban economics, human geography, and international trade. It is indispensable for anyone who wants to understand the unequal spatial distribution of economic activities within and between countries in the field of geographical economics.