A theoretical model developed by Johann Heinrich von Thünen in the early 19th century that explains how different types of agriculture are located and organized around a central market based on transportation costs.
Related terms
Isotropic plain: A flat and uniform area with consistent soil fertility and climate conditions used as the starting point for von Thünen's model.
Bid-rent curve: The relationship between land rent prices and distance from the central market. It shows how transportation costs affect land use decisions.
Crop specialization: The practice of focusing on growing specific crops or raising specific livestock based on factors like soil quality, climate suitability, or market demand.
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