for spatial heterogeneity. In particular, Bayesian and Maximum-Likelihood (ML) estimation methods are employed for model … estimation can be achieved by controlling for both phenomena …

regions are spatially related. From this point of view, it is not surprising that neighbouring region's spillover affects the … their economic performance. Of course, absolute distance towards the core region affects underperforming regions probability … influenced by knowledge spillovers. One essential purpose of spatial econometrics is to uncover knowledge spillovers from …

for spatial heterogeneity. In particular, Bayesian and Maximum-Likelihood (ML) estimation methods are employed for model … estimation can be achieved by controlling for both phenomena. …

of those empirical studies use spatial econometrics techniques. This being said, the main objective of the paper is to …, by the use of well-known techniques of spatial econometrics. The confrontation of the results with the ones obtained … by spatial econometrics techniques in what concerns the detection of empirical evidence supporting the existence of a …