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Human Capital Externalities and Proximity: Evidence from Repeated Cross-Sectional Data

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  • Erik Canton, 2009. "Human Capital Externalities and Proximity: Evidence from Repeated Cross-Sectional Data," De Economist, Springer, vol. 157(1), pages 79-105, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:decono:v:157:y:2009:i:1:p:79-105
    DOI: 10.1007/s10645-009-9118-5
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    Keywords

    Human capital externalities; spatial econometric models; household data; C31; I20; J31; R20;
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    JEL classification:

    • C31 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Cross-Sectional Models; Spatial Models; Treatment Effect Models; Quantile Regressions; Social Interaction Models
    • I20 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - General
    • J31 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Wages, Compensation, and Labor Costs - - - Wage Level and Structure; Wage Differentials
    • R20 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Household Analysis - - - General

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