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Inequality and Spatial Disparities in Tunisia

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  • Mohamed Kriaa

    (ISG -Tunis, Research Unit: UAQUAP)

  • Slim Driss
  • Zouhour Karray

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The purpose of the paper is to analyze spatial disparities between Tunisian’s “délégations” by making up a Spatial Composite Index of Welfare (SCIW) according to a multidimensional perspective. The Exploratory Spatial Data Analysis (ESDA) enables an overview on regional disparities as regard to the main dimensions considered in the analysis. By using spatial econometrics models, we can see how variables related to regional development policies and economic openness can enhance or reduce the SCIW and assess, hence, their role in reducing spatial disparities. The results show that some “délégations” of the capital city Tunis, from cities of Sousse, Monastir and Sfax are significantly three favored areas. However, there are at least two areas (composed of “délégations” from the regions of Northeast and Center-West) which are clearly disadvantaged. The results of spatial econometric estimates show that economic liberalization and public policy of regional development have a positive impact on SCIW and enhance therefore the development of a set of “délégations” but reduce spatial inequalities in Tunisia only for coastal areas.

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  • Mohamed Kriaa & Slim Driss & Zouhour Karray, 2011. "Inequality and Spatial Disparities in Tunisia," Working Papers 631, Economic Research Forum, revised 09 Jan 2011.
    • Handle: RePEc:erg:wpaper:631
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    1. Rawaa Laajimi & Julie Le Gallo & Saloua Benammou, 2020. "What Geographical Concentration of Industries in the Tunisian Sahel? Empirical Evidence Using Distance‐Based Measures," Tijdschrift voor Economische en Sociale Geografie, Royal Dutch Geographical Society KNAG, vol. 111(5), pages 738-757, December.
    2. Mohamed Ali Labidi, 2021. "Tunisian industrial policy, location and evolution of the industrial space of the interior regions," Regional Science Policy & Practice, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 13(3), pages 943-956, June.
    3. Zied AKROUT, 2022. "L'Impact De L’Ouverture ÉConomique Sur La Croissance Rã‰Gionale En Tunisie," Romanian Journal of Economics, Institute of National Economy, vol. 54(1(63)), pages 58-79, June.
    4. Jean-Mari Hakizimana & Hermanus Geyer, 2014. "Socio-economic inequality in South Africa according to different disparity indices," ERSA conference papers ersa14p133, European Regional Science Association.

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