The Economics of Residential Location

Front Matter....Pages i-xii
Introduction: Theories of Residential Location....Pages 1-13
The Theory of Residential Location: Limitations, Assumptions, Definitions....Pages 14-29
The Location of the Household....Pages 30-44
The Supply of Space — I....Pages 45-58
Empirical Evidence on Land Values, Property Values, and Population Density....Pages 59-71
The Bid-Price Curve and Market Equilibrium....Pages 72-86
The Supply of Space — II....Pages 87-114
Patterns of Location — I: Economic Status....Pages 115-145
Patterns of Location II: Family Characteristics....Pages 146-170
The Effects of Changes in Transport Technology: A Comparative Static Analysis....Pages 171-187
On Wages....Pages 188-195
The Journey to Work — I: Multiple Nuclei....Pages 196-217
The Journey to Work — II: The Central Business District....Pages 218-240
Integrating the Theory: Variations in Household Size....Pages 241-249
Policy and Planning....Pages 250-258
Back Matter....Pages 259-281