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In microeconomics, '''economies of density''' express cost savings resulting from spatial proximity of suppliers or providers. Typically higher [[Population density|population densities]] allow synergies in service provision leading to lower [[unit cost]]s.{{cn}} If large economies of density exists there is an incentive for people to concentrate and agglomerate.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.philadelphiafed.org/research-and-data/publications/business-review/2012/q3/brq312_geography-history-economics-of-density-location-of-cities.pdf |title= Geography, History, Economies of Density, and the Location of Cities.| author= Jeffrey Lin |year=2012}}</ref> | In microeconomics, '''economies of density''' express cost savings resulting from spatial proximity of suppliers or providers. Typically higher [[Population density|population densities]] allow synergies in service provision leading to lower [[unit cost]]s.{{cn|date=February 2016}} If large economies of density exists there is an incentive for people to concentrate and agglomerate.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.philadelphiafed.org/research-and-data/publications/business-review/2012/q3/brq312_geography-history-economics-of-density-location-of-cities.pdf |title= Geography, History, Economies of Density, and the Location of Cities.| author= Jeffrey Lin |year=2012}}</ref> | ||
Economies of density are not to be confused with [[economies of scale]] where unit costs are not linked to spatial properties. | Economies of density are not to be confused with [[economies of scale]] where unit costs are not linked to spatial properties. | ||
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In microeconomics, economies of density express cost savings resulting from spatial proximity of suppliers or providers. Typically higher population densities allow synergies in service provision leading to lower unit costs.Template:Cn If large economies of density exists there is an incentive for people to concentrate and agglomerate.[1]
Economies of density are not to be confused with economies of scale where unit costs are not linked to spatial properties.
Examples
Typical examples are found in logistic systems such as the distribution of goods (e.g. delivery of mail). Different network infrastructures such as electricity or gas networks show as well economies of density.