social interaction; segregation; multiple centers; urban districts
Résumé :
[en] In this paper, we study social interactions between two populations of individuals living in a city. Agents consume land and benefit from intra- and inter-group social interactions. We show that in equilibrium segregation arises: populations get separated in distinct spatial neighborhoods. Two- and three-district urban structures are characterized. For high population ratios or strong inter-group interactions, only a three-district city exists. In other cases, multiplicity of equilibria arises. Moreover, for sufficiently low population ratios or very weak inter-group interactions, all individuals agree on which spatial equilibrium is best.
Disciplines :
Systèmes économiques & économie publique
Auteur, co-auteur :
PICARD, Pierre M. ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance (FDEF) > Center for Research in Economic Analysis (CREA)
Mossay, Pascal
Langue du document :
Anglais
Titre :
Spatial Segregation and Urban Structure
Date de publication/diffusion :
2013
Maison d'édition :
Center for Research in Economic Analysis, University of Luxembourg.
