The Spatial Economy: Cities, Regions, and International Trade
Author: Masahisa Fujita
Winner, 43rd Nikkei Prize for Excellent Books in Economic Science.
Since 1990 there has been a renaissance of theoretical and empirical work on the spatial aspects of the economy--that is, where economic activity occurs and why. Using new tools--in particular, modeling techniques developed to analyze industrial organization, international trade, and economic growth--this "new economic geography" has emerged as one of the most exciting areas of contemporary economics.
The authors show how seemingly disparate models reflect a few basic themes, and in so doing they develop a common "grammar" for discussing a variety of issues. They show how a common approach that emphasizes the three-way interaction among increasing returns, transportation costs, and the movement of productive factors can be applied to a wide range of issues in urban, regional, and international economics. This book is the first to provide a sound and unified explanation of the existence of large economic agglomerations at various spatial scales.
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Lean Transformation: How to Change Your Business into a Lean Enterprise
Author: Bruce A Henderson
Offer your customers fast delivery and variety. Virtually eliminate product defects. Decrease inventory and space requirements while dramatically increasing productivity and profits. You'll accomplish all this and more by transforming your business into a lean enterprise.
In this easy-to-read, practical guide, two top business executives explain how to employ the techniques pioneered by Toyota to put your business in position to bury the competition. They draw upon their personal experience of transforming dozens of manufacturing plants and businesses around the world to provide you with real life examples of what works and what doesn't, charts and diagrams, as well as step-by-step instructions.
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