"Gis a Job": What Use Geographical Information Systems in Spatial Economics?

Henry Overman

SERC Discussion Papers from Centre for Economic Performance, LSE

Abstract: Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are used for inputting, storing, managing, analysingand mapping spatial data. This article argues that each of these functions can help researchersinterested in spatial economics. In addition, GIS provide access to new data which is bothinteresting in its own right, but also as a source of exogenous variation.

Keywords: GIS; spatial economics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C80 C88 R00 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009-08
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Journal Article: “GIS A JOB”: WHAT USE GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN SPATIAL ECONOMICS?* (2010)
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