The Empirics of New Economic Geography

18 Pages Posted: 15 Jul 2009

Date Written: May 2009

Abstract

Although a rich and extensive body of theoretical research on new economic geography has emerged, empirical research remains comparatively less well developed. This paper reviews the existing empirical literature on the predictions of new economic geography models for the distribution of income and production across space. The discussion highlights connections with other research in regional and urban economics, identification issues, potential alternative explanations and possible areas for further research.

Keywords: Industrial Location, Market Access, Multiple Equilibria, New Economic Geography

JEL Classification: F12, F14, O10

Suggested Citation

Redding, Stephen J., The Empirics of New Economic Geography (May 2009). CEPR Discussion Paper No. DP7307, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1433903

Stephen J. Redding (Contact Author)

Princeton University ( email )

Princeton, NJ 08544-1021
United States

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