Exploratory spatial data analysis of the distribution of regional per capita GDP in Europe, 1980-1995

Julie Le Gallo (1) , Cem Ertur (1)

1 LATEC - Laboratoire d'Analyse et de Techniques Economiques [UMR 5118]

The aim of this paper is to study the dynamics of European regional per capita product over time and space. This purpose is achieved by using the recently developed methods of Exploratory Spatial Data Analysis. Using a sample of European regions over the 1980-1995 period, we find strong evidence of global and local spatial autocorrelation in per capita GDP throughout the period. The detection of clusters of high and low per capita products during the period is an indication of the persistence of spatial disparities between European regions. This analysis is finally refined by the investigation of the spatial pattern of regional growth.

Mots clés: economics; economic theory; european Union; management; management economics; regional inequality; spatial autocorrelation

Mots clés: gestion; économie

Domaines: Economies et finances

Julie Le Gallo, Cem Ertur. Exploratory spatial data analysis of the distribution of regional per capita GDP in Europe, 1980-1995. [Research Report] Laboratoire d'analyse et de techniques économiques(LATEC). 2000, 25 p., Graph, ref. bib. : 29 ref. ⟨hal-01527222⟩