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The Spatial and Public Economics of Regions, a Theoretical and Empirical Survey

Candau, Fabien (2006): The Spatial and Public Economics of Regions, a Theoretical and Empirical Survey. Unpublished.

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Abstract

The aim of this paper is to survey what has been done by the New Economic Geography (NEG) on a regional scale in order to answer the three following questions: what are the predictions of the NEG concerning the future of regions in the triad? Are these predictions robust? What can be the optimal public policy on a regional and national scale in a world characterized by agglomeration, trade liberalization and entrepreneursÂ’ mobility?

Item Type:MPRA Paper
Institution:CATT
Language:English
Keywords:Economic geography; Growth; Region; Public policy
Subjects:R - Urban, Rural, and Regional Economics > R0 - General
F - International Economics > F1 - Trade > F12 - Models of Trade with Imperfect Competition and Scale Economies
R - Urban, Rural, and Regional Economics > R5 - Regional Government Analysis > R58 - Regional Development Policy
ID Code:1153
Deposited By:Fabien Candau
Deposited On:13. Dec 2006
Last Modified:28. Jul 2011 15:55

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