Modeling urban land use
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nThe model provides a solution for the extent of urban land use as a function of
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nWe generalize the model to include an export sector and obtain comparative statics with respect to:
•MP of land in goods production
•World price of the export good
Land made available for housing
Transport costs
MP of land in housing production
Income
Agricultural land values
Population