August Lösch (German economist)

August Lösch was a German economist known for his significant contributions to urban economics and regional planning in the mid-20th century. He is best recognized for his theory of central places, which explains how cities and towns are distributed in a landscape based on their services and populations. Lösch's work highlights the relationship between location, market size, and the distribution of economic activities. His ideas help understand how urban areas develop and how resources are allocated, influencing fields like geography, economics, and city planning.