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The Economics of Isolation and Distance

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Stephen Redding
Anthony J. Venables

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This paper explores the economic implications of isolation and remoteness. Evidence on the impact of distance on trade costs and trade flows is reviewed, and the effects of remoteness on real incomes are investigated. Empirical work confirms the predictions of theory, that distance from markets and sources of supply can have a significant negative impact on per capita income. The possible implications of new technologies for these spatial inequalities are discussed.

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Article provided by Nordic Journal of Political Economy in its journal Nordic Journal of Political Economy.

Volume (Year): 28 (2002)
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Pages: 93-108
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Keywords: Economic isolation; market access; trade costs.;

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F1 - International Economics - - Trade
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