In affluent mixed economies, social security programs are often the single most effective instrument to reach a minimal level of interregional income inequality. This paper extensively investigates the spatial structure and the interregional impacts of these programs in the Netherlands, using a...

The RAS method is used to update or regionalize a single matrix such that it conforms to new row and column totals. This paper presents a correction of the RAS method (CRAS) that uses cell variation distributions calculated from multiple matrices of different periods or different regions. After...

This paper develops a commuter location model able to explain and simulate residential location changes of commuters that result from transport improvements. The core model is based on the assumption of constant commuting time, while two extensions incorporate substitution possibilities having...

Industries often promote their interests by arguing that they have a big impact on the rest of the economy. To substantiate such claims usually some measure of size (employment or value added) is labelled the direct effect and is then multiplied with the corresponding (gross) multiplier to...

This paper discusses how to fine-tune spatial computable general equilibrium (CGE) models to allow an accurate assessment of indirect effects of major infrastructure projects, through the example of the new Dutch CGE model RAEM. The use of spatial equilibrium models for assessing the economic...

This paper studies the extent to which diversification and agglomeration effects account for regional differences in labour productivity levels and labour productivity growth. Using a large set of regional data for The Netherlands for 40 labour market areas between 1990-2001 we find that roughly...