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Spatial Machine Learning – New Opportunities for Regional Science

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  • Katarzyna Kopczewska

    (Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Warsaw)

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This paper is a methodological guide on using machine learning in the spatial context. It provides an overview of the existing spatial toolbox proposed in the literature: unsupervised learning, which deals with clustering of spatial data and supervised learning, which displaces classical spatial econometrics. It shows the potential and traps of using this developing methodology. It catalogues and comments on the usage of spatial clustering methods (for locations and values, separately and jointly) for mapping, bootstrapping, cross-validation, GWR modelling, and density indicators. It shows details of spatial machine learning models, combined with spatial data integration, modelling, model fine-tuning and predictions, to deal with spatial autocorrelation and big data. The paper delineates "already available" and "forthcoming" methods and gives inspirations to transplant modern quantitative methods from other thematic areas to research in regional science.

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  • Katarzyna Kopczewska, 2021. "Spatial Machine Learning – New Opportunities for Regional Science," Working Papers 2021-16, Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Warsaw.
    • Handle: RePEc:war:wpaper:2021-16
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    Keywords

    spatial machine learning; clustering; spatial covariates; spatial cross-validation; spatial autocorrelation;
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    JEL classification:

    • C31 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Cross-Sectional Models; Spatial Models; Treatment Effect Models; Quantile Regressions; Social Interaction Models
    • R10 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - General
    • C49 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods: Special Topics - - - Other

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