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Are the marginal convergence outcomes of the cohesion policy diminishing?
Butkus, Mindaugas; Mačiulytė-Šniukienė, Alma; … - In: Journal of business economics and management 21 (2020) 5, pp. 1390-1410
Significant disparities still exist between regions of the European Union, even though substantial Cohesion investments are directed to address this issue. To adjust the Cohesion Policy (CP), researchers assess the returns of the CP, but almost all studies are carried out at NUTS1&2 or a country...
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Impact of USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) on Rural and Urban Economies in the Aftermath of the Great Recession
Vogel, Stephen; Miller, Cristina; Ralston, Katherine - 2021
This report traces the impacts of USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit outlays on the rural and urban economies during the post-recession years 2009–14. The macroeconomic stimulus effects of the expenditures of SNAP benefit outlays generated larger economic impacts...
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Unemployment in European Regions: Structural Problems vs. the Eurozone Hypothesis
Andersson, Åke E.; Andersson, David Emanuel; Hårsman, … - Centre of Excellence for Science and Innovation … - 2014
Unemployment rates differ dramatically across European regions. This paper analyses these differences by integrating … explain regional unemployment rates. Flexible labour market regulations and above-average levels of interpersonal trust are … institutional factors that reduce unemployment. Accessibility factors such as inter-regional transport connectivity and local access …
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Regional inequality in the European Union: Does industry mix matter?
Ezcurra, Roberto; Gil, Carlos; Pascual, Pedro; Rapun, Manuel - In: Regional Studies 39 (2005) 6, pp. 679-697
Ezcurra R., Gil C., Pascual P. and Rapun M. (2005) Regional inequality in the European Union: does industry mix matter?, Regional Studies 39 , 679-697. The aim of this paper is to test for the respective roles of regional and sectoral factors in productivity convergence in the European Union...
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The Speeds of Europe - An Analysis of Regional Disparities Across the EU
Fulterer, Ruth; Lungu, Ioana - In: Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft (2018) 2, pp. 169-190
This paper aims to shed light on the evolution of regional disparities with respect to economic activity, productivity and employment across the European Union. While the "multiple Speeds of Europe" are a buzzword often quoted to underpin different political strategies and visions, they are...
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In Search of Creative Champions in High-Tech Spaces
Kourtit, Karima; Nijkamp, Peter - Tinbergen Instituut - 2013
The business performance of firms in the creative high-tech sector shows much variation. This paper examines whether the geographical location of such business firms influences the performance of these firms. The overarching analysis framework of this paper emerges from the recently developed...
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Are clusters more resilient in crises? Evidence from French exporters in 2008-2009
MARTIN, Philippe; MAYER, Thierry; MAYNERIS, Florian - Institut de Recherche Économique et Sociale (IRES), … - 2013
Clusters have already been extensively shown to favor firm-level economic performance (productivity, exports, innovation etc.). However, little is known about the capacity of firms in clusters to resist economic shocks. In this paper, we analyze whether firms that agglomerate in clusters and...
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A spatial model of regional per capita product: empirical evidence from the Spanish provinces, "comarcas" and municipalities
Alañon Pardo, Angel - In: INVESTIGACIONES REGIONALES - Journal of REGIONAL RESEARCH (2004) 4, pp. 99-114
This paper presents a model which explains per capita regional product as a function of spatial and non spatial variables. Spatial variables may act within and beyond its territory and are related to spatial phenomena such as spatial external economies or expenditure urban multipliers. The model...
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Are clusters more resilient in crises? Evidence from French exporters in 2008-2009
Martin, Philippe; Mayer, Thierry; Mayneris, Florian - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2013
Clusters have already been extensively shown to favor firm-level economic performance (productivity, exports, innovation etc.). However, little is known about the capacity of firms in clusters to resist economic shocks. In this paper, we analyze whether firms that agglomerate in clusters and...
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Infrastructure, Accessibility and Growth in Tuscany: A Macroeconomic Impact Evaluation
Gori, Giuseppe Francesco; Lattarulo, Patrizia; … - In: SCIENZE REGIONALI 2010/3 Supp (2010) 3 Supp, pp. 75-100
The purpose of the paper is to assess the impact of the Regional Mobility and Logistic Plan (RMLP) of Tuscany on regional growth and spatial disparities between the Tuscan provinces. In order to evaluate its economic impact, we first quantify the impact in terms of changes in travel time and...
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