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Decomposing interregional differentials in productivities: An empirical analysis for Japanese data

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  • Mototsugu Fukushige

    (Graduate School of Economics, Osaka University)

  • Noriko Ishikawa

    (Graduate School of Science and Technology, Kobe University)

Abstract

We propose a method for decomposing interregional differentials in productivities based on the lifecycle permanent income hypothesis and conduct an empirical analysis using data from prefectural economic accounts in Japan to examine the effectiveness of this method.

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  • Mototsugu Fukushige & Noriko Ishikawa, 2006. "Decomposing interregional differentials in productivities: An empirical analysis for Japanese data," Discussion Papers in Economics and Business 06-11, Osaka University, Graduate School of Economics.
    • Handle: RePEc:osk:wpaper:0611
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    Keywords

    Interregional Differentials in Productivities; Decomposition of Inequality; Consumption Inequality;
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    JEL classification:

    • R3 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Real Estate Markets, Spatial Production Analysis, and Firm Location
    • D30 - Microeconomics - - Distribution - - - General
    • H24 - Public Economics - - Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue - - - Personal Income and Other Nonbusiness Taxes and Subsidies
    • E20 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Consumption, Saving, Production, Employment, and Investment - - - General (includes Measurement and Data)

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