Gis a job: what use geographical information systems in spatial economics

Henry Overman

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Abstract: Geographical information systems (GIS) are used for inputting, storing, managing, analyzing and mapping spatial data. This article argues that each of these functions can help researchers interested in spatial economics. In addition, GIS provide access to new data that is both interesting in its own right, but also as a source of exogenous variation.

Keywords: GIS; spatial economics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: J1 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010-02
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Published in Journal of Regional Science, February, 2010, 50(1), pp. 165-180. ISSN: 0022-4146

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Journal Article: “GIS A JOB”: WHAT USE GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN SPATIAL ECONOMICS?* (2010)
Working Paper: "Gis a Job": What Use Geographical Information Systems in Spatial Economics? (2009)
Working Paper: "Gis a job": what use geographical information systems in spatial economics? (2009)
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