Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'New Economic Geography' associated with Paul Krugman? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'New Economic Geography' associated with Paul Krugman?
A. It focuses only on comparative advantage
B. It explains the spatial concentration of economic activity through increasing returns and transport costs
C. It assumes constant returns and no transport costs
D. It ignores agglomeration forces
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
New Economic Geography models show how increasing returns, transport costs and factor mobility can lead to the endogenous agglomeration of economic activity in particular locations.

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