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Growth Poles

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  • Chatzinikolaou, Dimos

    (Democritus University of Thrace, Department of Economics)

  • Vlados, Charis

    (Democritus University of Thrace, Department of Economics)

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Growth poles remain a central idea in regional analysis, emphasizing how a leading industry in a region can generate either positive or negative spillover effects that shape the entire socioeconomic fabric. While the growth poles theory offers a structured approach to spatial development, its comparative evaluation with other spatial theories (such as clusters and business ecosystems) reveals nuances that influence regional growth differently. This approach typically views the socioeconomic system in regional terms, with a preference for top-down planning, aiming to reduce disparities between regions. One of its pivotal analytical strengths is its recognition of the structural importance of industrial concentration, which can elevate developmental outcomes on both national and international scales.

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  • Chatzinikolaou, Dimos & Vlados, Charis, 2024. "Growth Poles," DUTH Research Papers in Economics 6-2024, Democritus University of Thrace, Department of Economics.
    • Handle: RePEc:ris:duthrp:2024_006
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    Keywords

    Growth poles; Economic Geography; Geography of Industrialization; Industrial Districts; Space; Spatial Inequality; Urban and Regional Planning;
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    JEL classification:

    • C21 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Cross-Sectional Models; Spatial Models; Treatment Effect Models
    • O14 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Industrialization; Manufacturing and Service Industries; Choice of Technology
    • O18 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Urban, Rural, Regional, and Transportation Analysis; Housing; Infrastructure
    • R12 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Size and Spatial Distributions of Regional Economic Activity; Interregional Trade (economic geography)

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