Regional and Urban History

Regional and urban history (JEL N9) covers the historical geography of economic activity.

Scope

It includes the historical development of regions and cities and the spatial history of economies.

Sub-topics

• General, International, or Comparative
• U.S. • Canada: Pre-1913
• U.S. • Canada: 1913–
• Europe: Pre-1913
• Europe: 1913–
• Asia including Middle East
• Latin America • Caribbean
• Africa • Oceania

Core questions

• How did regions and cities develop economically over time?
• What shaped historical urbanization?
• How did spatial patterns evolve?

Key concepts

• Regional history
• Urban history
• Historical urbanization
• Spatial development
• Economic geography history

Frequently asked questions

What does regional and urban economic history study?

The long-run development of regions and cities and the changing spatial distribution of economic activity.