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

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.

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Year of publication:	2009-08
Authors:	Overman, Henry
Institutions:	Spatial Economics Research Centre, LSE
Subject:	GIS \| spatial economics

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	SERC Discussion Papers.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Language:	English
Classification:	C80 - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs. General ; C88 - Other Computer Software ; R00 - Urban, Rural, and Regional Economics. General
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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