Globalization in History: A Geographical Perspective.

This Paper argues that a geographical perspective is fundamental to understanding comparative economic development in the context of globalization. Central to this view is the role of agglomeration in productivity performance; size and location matter. The tools of the new economic geography are use...

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Main Authors: Crafts, N, Venables, A
Format: Working paper
Language:English
Published: CEPR 2001