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A Critical Review of the Development of the Gravity Model

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  • Chang-i Hua

    (Center for Population Studies Harvard University Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138 USA)

  • Frank Porell

    (Department of Urban Affairs University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 USA)

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This paper analyzes and criticizes recent work on gravity models with respect to form, structure, derivation, and theoretical and methodological grounds. The evolution of the model is summarized and a general form is defined. The models are compared as regards certain structural properties — biproportionality, scale, endogeny, consistency, and spatial interaction. The various macro and micro approaches to deriving or interpreting gravity models are reviewed. Problems and limitations of each approach are noted, and their basic theoretical foundations are criticized. Finally, the general trend of gravity model development is discussed.

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  • Chang-i Hua & Frank Porell, 1979. "A Critical Review of the Development of the Gravity Model," International Regional Science Review, , vol. 4(2), pages 97-126, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:inrsre:v:4:y:1979:i:2:p:97-126
    DOI: 10.1177/016001767900400201
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