This paper analyzes the conditional β -convergence hypothesis for NUTS 3 Italian provinces Spatial dependence is introduced in the economic model by assuming a spatial Durbin model specification. The absence of data experienced by some economic
variables at the NUTS 3 level is addressed through a modified version of the Bayesian interpolation method introduced by Palma and Benedetti. Spatial heterogeneity is taken into account by identifying convergence clubs. For this purpose, we use the modified
simulated annealing algorithm introduced by Postiglione et al. The methodology is compared with the heteroscedastic approach proposed by Kelejian and Prucha (J Econom 157:53–67, 2010.
Agricultural modernization ; Agriculture ; Competitiveness ; Development strategy ; Economic development ; Farm ; Innovation ; Poland ; Rural area ; Rural development ; Rural economy ; Socio-economic system ; Spatial differentiation ; Spatial
Agriculture ; Compétitivité ; Différenciation spatiale ; Développement rural ; Développement économique ; Economie rurale ; Espace rural ; Exploitation agricole ; Innovation ; Modernisation agricole ; Pologne ; Stratégie de développement ; Structure
socio-économique ; Structure spatiale
The current socio-economic development of Poland is creating most favourable conditions for the achievement of economic success. While in spatial terms this above all an opportunity for cities, it is also possible to come across many exemples
of success stories in rural areas. Such areas are characterized by a favourable course to socio-economic phenomena and processes that stimulate or enhance the development of their spatial structure. The first part of the article thus works on a theory
then discusses and evaluates the most important determinants of economic success in rural areas. - (BJ)
Examination of the spatial structure of banking service networks in the USA, made complicated by the shift from regulation to deregulation and differences among states in their banking laws. Concern for cost, rather than customer convenience
as in the past, has led to changes in the spatial structure of banking services. - (DWG)
The paper considers the potential of geographic information systems as a tool for the analysis of the socio-economic environment. It is necessary to find a structure which allows analysis at a wide range of scales. Raster models may be constructed
that overcome many of these difficulties, and can be used as a basis for spatial statistics and modeling of socioeconomic phenomena.
The conceptual links between recreation site development and regional economic impacts
Consumer behaviour ; Economic impact ; Leisure ; Regional development ; Spatial interaction ; Trip ; Utility fonction
Comportement des consommateurs ; Développement régional ; Fonction d'utilité ; Impact économique ; Interaction spatiale ; Loisir ; Trajet
Assessing regional economic impacts of recreation trips is important to public agencies' decisions about using recreation as a rural development tool. Minimizing the total cost of recreation trip production implies that households will spatially
distribute their purchases of inputs to trip production. The site's cost effects, price information effects, and recreation and retail agglomeration effects cause changes in household recreation purchases and ultimately generate regional economic impacts.
to case studies in the field of environmental economics is potentially more intricate than in many other areas of economics. Meta-analysis is a potentially useful way of supplementing knowledge in a relatively speedy and cost-effective way.
[b1] Dep. of SpatialEconomics, Free Univ., Amsterdam, Pays-Bas
Socio-economic development regions in South African space economy
Core-periphery ; Economic development ; Economic space ; Regional development ; South Africa ; Spatial differentiation ; Typology
Afrique du Sud ; Centre-périphérie ; Différenciation spatiale ; Développement régional ; Développement économique ; Espace économique ; Typologie
In this paper 17 socio-economic variables from the 1996 population census were identified to characterise the five types of development regions. The core-periphery structure is still an established pattern. The demarcation also showed
that Friedmann's 1966 model of development regions can be used to describe the spatial imbalances in the South African space economy. - (AJC)
Economic convergence on different spatial levels : the conflict between cohesion and growth
Convergence ; Economic development ; Europe ; European Union ; Regional development ; Regional policy
Whereas the economic gap between the European member states has decreased over the last decades, regional disparities have rather deepened. Dealing with the spatial impacts of various European policies, there is some evidence that these policies try
economic development in the member states on the one hand and regional convergence on the European level on the other. - (IfL)
Regional economic growth in Europe : a semiparametric spatial dependence approach
Convergence ; Economic growth ; Europe ; European Union ; Externalities ; Living standard ; Model ; Regional economy ; Spatial differentiation ; Spatial economy
Convergence ; Croissance économique ; Différenciation spatiale ; Economie régionale ; Economie spatiale ; Europe ; Externalités ; Modèle ; Niveau de vie ; Union Européenne
Utilisation d’un modèle spatial semiparamétrique de Durbin pour étudier le comportement de croissance de 155 régions européennes au cours de la période 1988-2000. La spécification associe cette approche à une technique économétrique spatiale
paramétrique afin d’accommoder la dépendance spatiale et les non-linéarités telles que les suggèrent les modèles récents de croissance néoclassique. On peut ainsi identifier l’effet de l’interaction entre les caractéristiques de chaque région et celles des
[b1] ISAE, Institute for Studies and Economic Analysis, Roma, Italie
Urban-rural partnerships are an important element for spatial development. They provide a way to combine growth and balancing policy and they enable peripheral and economically weak areas to participate in growth and innovation. But this will only
work if all parts contribute with their potentials to economic growth. The idea is evident; nevertheless, there are still open questions on how to achieve these goals. - (IfL)
Mesure de la concentration spatiale. Indices de localisation : l'indice EG; une méthode alternative pour mesurer la localisaation. Application : localisation des industries manufacturières portugaises.
The three-way model of factor analysis is introduced into the study of the evolution of spatial patterns. This model achieves an integration of the temporal and spatial approaches to socio-economic structure. Three-way factor analysis is used
Spatial analysis of economic systems and land use change. Special issue
Econometry ; Economic growth ; Land development ; Land use ; Model ; Regional economy ; Spatial analysis ; Spatial dynamics ; Urban economy
Analyse spatiale ; Croissance économique ; Dynamique spatiale ; Economie régionale ; Economie urbaine ; Econométrie ; Mise en valeur ; Modèle ; Utilisation du sol
Six articles. 1. Variations sur la convergence économique : le cas des Etats-Unis. 2. Econométrie spatiale d'une croissance multirégionale : le cas de l'Inde. 3. Effets spatiaux de politiques publiques urbaines sur les valeurs des logements
, agglomération de Dijon. 4. Les déterminants des changements d'utilisation du sol : une approche spatiale probit multinomiale. 5. Application d'un modèle probit commandé par une dynamique spatiale : modes de changements dans la mise en valeur à Austin, Texas. 6
. Examen des capacités prédictives de modèles de choix discret en présence d'effets spatiaux.
Présentation synthétique des conceptions et des problèmes de formation de l'économie spatiale en Pologne. L'accent est mis sur le mauvais état de l'économie spatiale polonaise, ce qui est dû au fait que son importance a été longtemps négligée
. L'article définit la notion d'économie spatiale, d'ordre spatial et les éléments principaux de la formation de l'économie spatiale.―(DG)
Aire de marché ; Analyse spatiale ; Comportement économique ; Concurrence spatiale ; Entreprise ; Formation des prix ; Localisation ; Marché ; Maximisation du profit ; Optimisation
Propriétés de l'équilibre spatial réalisé par des entreprises quand les prix et les localisations sont homogènes et endogènes. Exposé des solutions numériques.
Intraregional peripheries of economic development – a case study of Mazovia Region in Poland
Demographic change ; Economic development ; Economic growth ; Mazovia ; Poland ; Regional development ; Spatial differentiation
Croissance économique ; Différenciation spatiale ; Développement régional ; Développement économique ; Evolution démographique ; Mazowsze ; Pologne
The paper concentrates on the issue of functioning of the inner boundaries defining the zones of higher and lower potential of the socio-economic development. First, spatial differentiation of Poland is presented on the example of two questions from
the population change and economic-infrastructural domains. Then, detailed analysis has been performed of the economic development level within the capital province of Mazovia. The results obtained, pertaining to spatial differentiation, have been related
forward in arguing that rather than offering the ‘path to economic nirvana’ neoliberal competitiveness is a ‘postpolitical strategy’ and represents a ‘dangerous obsession’ for spatial planning.