The Spatial and Public Economics of Regions, a Theoretical and Empirical Survey

Fabien Candau ()

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Abstract: The aim of this paper is to survey what has been done by the New Economic Geography (NEG) on a regional scale in order to answer the three following questions: what are the predictions of the NEG concerning the future of regions in the triad? Are these predictions robust? What can be the optimal public policy on a regional and national scale in a world characterized by agglomeration, trade liberalization and entrepreneurs� mobility?

Keywords: Economic geography; Growth; Region; Public policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: F12 R0 R58 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2006-05-31
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