J.H. von Thünen

J.H. von Thünen was a German economist and geographer best known for developing the "Thünen model," which explains how different types of farming are arranged around a city based on transportation costs and land value. According to his theory, perishable or high-value crops are grown near the city to minimize transportation costs, while less valuable or bulky goods are produced farther away. This model helps us understand the organization of land use in rural areas and how economic factors influence farming patterns and urban development.