2008
DOI: 10.1787/242216186836
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The Contribution of Economic Geography to GDP Per Capita

Abstract: This paper examines how much of the dispersion in economic performance across OECD countries can be accounted for by economic geography factors. More specifically, two aspects of economic geography are examined, namely the proximity to areas of dense economic activity and endowments in natural resources. To do so, various indicators of distance to markets, transportation costs, and dependence on natural resources are added as determinants in an augmented Solow model, which serves as a benchmark. Three measures… Show more

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“…56-62). The evidence does not support the view that the economic significance of distance is declining (Boulhol et al, 2008), despite many clichés about globalisation suggesting the contrary.…”
Section: Enhancing Connectivity In Central Asia: Challenges and Opporcontrasting
confidence: 60%
“…56-62). The evidence does not support the view that the economic significance of distance is declining (Boulhol et al, 2008), despite many clichés about globalisation suggesting the contrary.…”
Section: Enhancing Connectivity In Central Asia: Challenges and Opporcontrasting
confidence: 60%
“…GDP per capita is a global indicator of a country's prosperity, and economists use this formula to measure a country's economic growth. Economic growth is determined by an increase in output as measured by GDP per capita (Annis Syahzuni, 2018;Boulhol et al, 2008;Garba & Bellingham, 2021).…”
Section: Gdp Per Capitamentioning
confidence: 99%