Zipf's Law, Hierarchical Structure, and Cards-Shuffling Model for Urban Development
Hierarchy of cities reflects the ubiquitous structure frequently observed in the natural world and social institutions. Where there is a hierarchy with cascade structure, there is a Zipf's rank-size distribution, and vice versa. However, we have no theory to explain the spatial dynamics associa...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/480196 |