Theoretical models of strategic interaction among local governments are often empirically implemented by the use of spatial econometric techniques. This paper deals with the de…nition of the elements in the spatial weights matrix W in empirical models of strategic interaction among local...

Lundberg J. (2006) Spatial interaction model of spillovers from locally provided public services, Regional Studies 40, 631-644. This paper tests the hypotheses that recreational and cultural services provided at the local government level in Sweden are associated with spillovers between...