Transport Cost

Definition

The cost associated with moving goods or people from one place to another, typically involving expenses such as fuel, maintenance, and infrastructure. It plays a crucial role in determining the spatial patterns of land use.

Related terms

Land Rent: The amount of money required to lease or use a piece of land. In the Von Thunen model, land rent varies based on its proximity to markets and transportation costs.

Spatial Patterns: Arrangements or distributions of objects or phenomena across space. In the context of land use in the Von Thunen model, spatial patterns are influenced by transport costs and market accessibility.

Agricultural Intensity: The level of agricultural activity or productivity on a given piece of land. Transport costs affect agricultural intensity by influencing which crops are grown closer to markets where they can fetch higher prices.