Von Thunen models

Definition

Von Thunen models refer to economic models that explain agricultural land use patterns based on transportation costs. These models propose that different types of agriculture are located at varying distances from urban centers due to differing transportation costs.

Related terms

Agricultural Intensity: Agricultural intensity refers to how much human effort or capital is invested per unit area in agricultural production.

Isotropic Surface: An isotropic surface assumes that there are no physical barriers or variations in resources across space, allowing equal access for all farmers.

Bid-Rent Theory: Bid-rent theory explains how rent prices decrease with increasing distance from urban centers, reflecting differences in accessibility and transportation costs.