Konrad von Thunen

Konrad von Thünen was a German economist known for his model explaining how agricultural land use varies with distance from a city. He proposed that different types of farming and food production are arranged in concentric rings around a market center, based on transportation costs and land value. For example, dairy and perishable goods are produced closer to the city, while grains and livestock are farther out where land is cheaper. His model helps explain agricultural patterns and how transportation influences farming decisions, emphasizing the importance of location and cost in land use planning.