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Is space a neglected topic in mainstream economics?

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  • Jacques-François THISSE

    (UNIVERSITE CATHOLIQUE DE LOUVAIN, Center for Operations Research and Econometrics (CORE), CERAS, Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées)

  • Bernard WALLISER

    (CERAS, Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, CREA, École Polytechnique)

Abstract

This paper aims at providing a possible explanation for the seemingly peripheral role played by spatial economics in modern economic theory. It considers sucessively five points of view according to which space is introduced in economic models and assesses their contributions and limits.

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  • Jacques-François THISSE & Bernard WALLISER, 1998. "Is space a neglected topic in mainstream economics?," Discussion Papers (REL - Recherches Economiques de Louvain) 1998011, Université catholique de Louvain, Institut de Recherches Economiques et Sociales (IRES).
    • Handle: RePEc:ctl:louvre:1998011
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    1. Yves Léon & . European Association of Agricultural Economists, 1999. "The economic analysis of rural development," Post-Print hal-01931596, HAL.
    2. Karine Daniel, 2007. "Ouverture des marchés et localisation des productions agricoles Market openness and location of agricultural activities," Canadian Journal of Agricultural Economics/Revue canadienne d'agroeconomie, Canadian Agricultural Economics Society/Societe canadienne d'agroeconomie, vol. 55(3), pages 327-347, September.

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    • B40 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - Economic Methodology - - - General
    • R10 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - General

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