Beyond Economic Base Theory: The Role of the Residential Economy in Attracting Income to Swiss Regions

Alain Segessemann and Olivier Crevoisier

Regional Studies, 2016, vol. 50, issue 8, 1388-1403

Abstract: Segessemann A. and Crevoisier O. Beyond economic base theory: the role of the residential economy in attracting income to Swiss regions, Regional Studies. Regional development theories are mainly focused on export-based activities to explain regional competitiveness. The increasing mobility of workers and residents leads to a reconsideration of this approach. Residential economy has become a strategic issue to generate incomes within regions. With this view, the paper analyses the link between economic activities and incomes from workers and annuitants residents. A spatial typology breakdown is compiled for Swiss regions using a hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA). Empirical results highlight various regional development profiles. Conversely to export-based theories, regions with higher income are those with strong residential economy, thus opening new avenues for local governance.

Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1080/00343404.2015.1018882

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