Journal of Global Economics

Physical Economics and Optimum Population Density

Abstract

Paul T E Cusack

Here we examine the economic problem of what is the optimum population density (300 persons/km^2)? We use mathematics from Economics, and concepts such as the marginal propensity to consume to determine it. We calculate the optimum taxation rates (48%). We invent a concept author call the Minderland, comparable to the Cusack hinterland factor (6.47). Data from the US, Europe and the Great Toronto Region are used along with Linear Regression techniques.