Eugen von Thünen (German economist)

Eugen von Thünen was a 19th-century German economist known for his model of agricultural land use. He proposed that different types of farming are located at varying distances from a central market city, depending on transportation costs and the nature of the crops. For example, perishable goods, like dairy, are produced closer to the city, while less perishable items, like grains, can be situated farther away. This model helps explain how land is used and valued in relation to distance from the market, influencing agricultural practices and urban development.