An Essay on Economic Theory

1.6. Capital Cities

An Essay on Economic Theory by Richard Cantillon
Richard Cantillon

Wherever a government establishes its capital, the city will grow in size because the additional spending attracts labor and businesses to service the government and its employees and thus, it becomes a commercial center for the nation as well.

From Part 1: Production, Distribution, and Consumption. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.