Regional Economics

Author: Feng Yunting
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: The three main research fields are: location analysis, regional economic models and spatial interaction analysis, and regional economic development and regional economic policy analysis. Location issues have always been one of the key content areas of regional economics research. Location analysis primarily focuses on firm location, residential location, and public facility location, as well as their spatial equilibrium analysis. Building regional economic models is a relatively popular research method in recent years. Among the various regional economic models, the most commonly used is the input-output analysis model established by Leontief. Currently, multi-regional economic models are used more frequently, as regional interactions can only be well explained within these models. Regional development and policy analysis are mostly based on neoclassical growth theory, cumulative causation theory, and dependency theory. Neoclassical growth theory treats regions as aggregates, emphasizing the role of manufacturing sectors and various production factors. Cumulative causation theory directs regional policy toward growth centers, emphasizing the role of various infrastructure, transportation, information, and education. Dependency theory advocates decentralization, emphasizing regional autonomy and policy bias toward underdeveloped areas. A more comprehensive regional economic policy includes all three aspects. This book mainly covers topics such as "Urban and Regional: Theoretical Review and Introduction," "Urban Growth and Regional Spatial Structure," and "Regional Specialization, Factor Mobility, and City-Region Economic Links."