Theoretical approaches of endogenous regional development

Daniela Antonescu ()

MPRA Paper from University Library of Munich, Germany

Abstract: The territory affects how economic systems work, geographic proximity being a primary source of economic and social benefits. Generally speaking, territorial development is minimal determined by exogenous factors, while the main factors that influence the potential of local development are: endowment, resources, human and social capital, accessibility, infrastructure etc. These factors can be found in the regional growth theory which, by its scientific nature, is assimilated with macroeconomic theory. New economic geography emphasizes the importance of these factors, which focus on the lower production costs. At the same time, technological change and diffusion of technologies are considered endogenous variables which react to the market signals. Positive externalities are produced by using technological investment, employment and income redistribution in society. Research development, entrepreneurial skills, local production, innovation, knowledge, learning networks etc. are considered to be the engine of economic growth. In this paper, there are presented the main theoretical approaches of endogenous growth, which have contributed to understanding the implications and the effects of this process upon regional development.

Keywords: regional endogenous growth; new economic geography; endogenous factors (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A1 A11 A12 A2 A20 A23 R00 R1 R13 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015-05-28
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Journal Article: THEORETICAL APPROACHES OF ENDOGENOSU REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT (2015)
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