Johann Heinrich von Thünen
Economist, authored The Isolated State
Born
June 24th, 1783
242 years ago
Died
1850
175 years ago — 67 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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An economist and geographer contributed significantly to economic theory and spatial economics. Developed the Thünen Model, a theory that explains agricultural land use based on distance from a central market. Authored 'Der isolierte Staat' (The Isolated State), which provided fundamental insights into the economic organization and land usage. Explored trade and transportation economics, influencing future research and economic policies. His work laid the groundwork for modern economic geography.
Authored 'Der isolierte Staat'
Developed the Thünen Model
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