Heinrich von Thünen

Heinrich von Thünen was a German economist who developed a model to explain how different types of farming are arranged around a city. His model shows that crops and livestock production are organized based on their transportation costs and value. Products that are perishable or heavy tend to be produced closer to the city, while less perishable goods are produced farther away to reduce costs. This creates concentric zones of agricultural activity, helping explain land use patterns and the economic decisions farmers make depending on their distance from urban markets.