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A Theory of Urban Growth

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  • Vernon Henderson

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  • Duncan Black & Vernon Henderson, 1999. "A Theory of Urban Growth," Journal of Political Economy, University of Chicago Press, vol. 107(2), pages 252-284, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:ucp:jpolec:v:107:y:1999:i:2:p:252-284
    DOI: 10.1086/250060
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