Geographical structure and convergence: A note on geometry in spatial growth models

A-Tier
Journal: Journal of Economic Theory
Year: 2016
Volume: 162
Issue: C
Pages: 114-136

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4.022 = (α=2.01 / 1 authors) × 2.0x A-tier

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Abstract

We introduce an AK spatial growth model with a general geographical structure. The dynamics of the economy is described by a partial differential equation on a Riemannian manifold. The morphology interacts with the spatial dynamics of the capital and is one determinant of the qualitative behavior of the economy. We characterize the conditions on the geographical structure that guarantee convergence of the detrended capital across locations in the long run, and those inducing spatial capital agglomeration.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:jetheo:v:162:y:2016:i:c:p:114-136
Journal Field
Theory
Author Count
1
Added to Database
2026-01-25