17. The Division of Transportation and Communication

The importance of space and networks in all economies is easily illustrated by examining the percentage of GNP accounted for by transportation and communication.

17.1. An economic history of transportation

17.2. An economic history of communication

17.3 Spacial competition and market areas

17.4 The distribution of population and industry

17.5 The economics of local optimization

17.6 Network economics and the Web.