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Erscheinungsjahr: 
2015
Schriftenreihe/Nr.: 
IZA Discussion Papers No. 9104
Verlag: 
Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA), Bonn
Zusammenfassung: 
This paper establishes a simple theoretical framework which comprises key forces that shape the structure and interrelation of cities to study the interdependencies between urban evolution and the environment. We focus on the potential of the unfettered market forces to economize on emissions. A key finding is that these forces alone may suffice to generate an urban Environmental Kuznets Curve. In particular, reducing trade costs increases per capita incomes and generates a U-shaped evolution of emissions in the process of agglomeration and redispersion. Another key result is that agglomeration per se is typically not a boon for the environment, as total emissions in the total city system are likely to rise.
Schlagwörter: 
city structure
city systems
environmental pollution
global warming
Environmental Kuznets Curve
trade costs
commuting costs
housing
JEL: 
F18
Q50
R11
R12
Dokumentart: 
Working Paper

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