Spatial Growth Regressions: Model Specification, Estimation and Interpretation
Open Access
- 1 November 2008
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Spatial Economic Analysis
- Vol. 3 (3), 275-304
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17421770802353758
Abstract
We attempt to clarify a number of points regarding use of spatial regression models for regional growth analysis. We show that as in the case of non-spatial growth regressions, the effect of initial regional income levels wears off over time. Unlike the non-spatial case, long-run regional income levels depend on: own region as well as neighbouring region characteristics, the spatial connectivity structure of the regions, and the strength of spatial dependence. Given this, the search for regional characteristics that exert important influences on income levels or growth rates should take place using spatial econometric methods that account for spatial dependence as well as own and neighbouring region characteristics, the type of spatial regression model specification, and weight matrix. The framework adopted here illustrates a unified approach for dealing with these issues.Keywords
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