Essays about: "spatial econometrics"

Showing result 6 - 9 of 9 essays containing the words spatial econometrics.

1. 6. An empirical study of regional convergence, inequality, and spatial dependence in the enlarged European Union

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : John Källström; [2012]
   Keywords : regional income inequality; beta-convergence; sigma-convergence; spatial econometrics; exploratory spatial data analysis; spatial dependence; European Union; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This thesis deals with regional convergence and the spatial dynamics of regional incomes in the enlarged EU. The aim is to build on prior work in the field, to investigate convergence dynamics of regions in the newest EU member states and to look at the importance of country and spatial effects in the convergence process. READ MORE

3. 7. The Spatial Economy of the EU: Patterns and Trends

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Mark Bagley; [2010]
   Keywords : Agglomeration Economies New Economic Geography Complex Systems Economic Integration Econometrics; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This paper uses a New Economic Geography and Complex Systems framework to explore the nature of agglomeration economies on a sector by sector basis, as well as dropping many of the assumptions that are present with many mainstream schools of thought. By drawing upon a model of self-reinforcing behaviour, and examining the effects of self-organisation, path dependence, and discontinuous change, the trends of each sector are compared by using a spatial lag model. READ MORE

4. 8. Formal Contracts and Institutional Norms in the Chinese Business Environment: An Empirical Investigation of the Manufacturing Sector

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Jacob Cawthorne; [2008]
   Keywords : institutions; China; Contracts; Economics; econometrics; economic theory; economic systems; economic policy; Nationalekonomi; ekonometri; ekonomisk teori; ekonomiska system; ekonomisk politik; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Inter-firm contractual arrangements characteristically form the back-bone of a business relationship, and are facilitated by a mix of informal and formal governance structures. In the lead-up to and post WTO accession, the Chinese government implemented wide-ranging reforms to its business environment. READ MORE

5. 9. Spatial Economic Growth, Sub-national Governance and Institutions in South Africa

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Martin Ingvarsson; [2008]
   Keywords : South Africa; institutions; development; Spatial Economic Growth; Sub-national Governance; Economics; econometrics; economic theory; economic systems; economic policy; Nationalekonomi; ekonometri; ekonomisk teori; ekonomiska system; ekonomisk politik; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Although South Africa’s growth has outshone expectations for the four most recent years, spatial growth inequalities are still large at the sub-national level in South Africa. Recent theory suggests that at least part of this variation can be explained by differences in governance and institutions between locales. READ MORE