Using a novel geospatial panel combined with data from the 2015 American Community Survey (ACS), we investigate the effect of topography – altitude and terrain unevenness – on income segregation at the neighborhood level. Specifically, we perform large-scale counterfactual simulations by...

This paper suggests that one should account for the endogeneity of important explanatory variables and the persistence of technology shocks when analyzing spatial convergence among regions.Specifically, it is argued that a systems approach is called for that includes the average growth rate and...

This paper explains the pattern and determinants of economic growth of major Indian states during the period of 1960-2008. Particularly, the study analyses the growth pattern of Tamil Nadu and also intra-state growth pattern. The inter-state and intra-state differentials are analyzed with the...