Macroeconomic effects of the regional allocation of public capital formation

B-Tier
Journal: Regional Science and Urban Economics
Year: 2009
Volume: 39
Issue: 5
Pages: 563-574

Score contribution per author:

0.670 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

This paper proposes a multi-regional, general equilibrium model with capital accumulation to analyze the economic impact of the spatial distribution of public capital formation. This model is calibrated and solved by using data for the Spanish economy in order to simulate some comparative dynamic exercises of fiscal policy changes. These analyses illustrate the role that public investment plays in generating the existing imbalances in regional development. This is done by computing the spillover effects and the opportunity costs of regional distribution of public investment. Finally, two rankings of regional priorities in public investment can be derived: one based on the criterion of reducing regional disparities, and another based on an efficiency criterion.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:regeco:v:39:y:2009:i:5:p:563-574
Journal Field
Urban
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-24