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Volume 29, Issue 6
1 December 2002
Journal of Economic Studies Cover Image for Volume 29, Issue 6
Conceptual Paper| December 01 2002

A note on Launhardt’s market area analysis: the opportunity cost of transportation concept

Publisher: Emerald Publishing
Online ISSN: 1758-7387
Print ISSN: 0144-3585
© MCB UP Limited
2002
Journal of Economic Studies (2002) 29 (6): 436–438.
https://doi.org/10.1108/01443580210448871

An important aspect often overlooked in discussions is the concept of opportunity costs. In this note, location theory is emphasized in terms of opportunity costs.

Keywords: Market segmentation, Location, Economic theory, Opportunity costs, Transport, Economic conditions
© MCB UP Limited
2002
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