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Spatial Inequality of Growth between Morocco Regions

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  • Sahibi Youness

    (PhD student, University of Abdelmalek Essaadi, Tangier, Morocco)

  • Hamzaoui Moustapha

    (Professor, University of Abdelmalek Essaadi, Tangier, Morocco)

Abstract

Although significant progress had been made in Morocco, the inter-regional inequalities persist. The aim of this paper is to analyse this spatial inequality and convergence phenomenon in Morocco, using regional data between 2000 and 2007. Thus, relying on methods of spatial data analysis and taken from theoretical and empirical contributions, this paper analyses the role of the sectorial externalities and spatial spillovers in growth. Next, we tested the existence of a convergence process and the conditions for its improvement. The results showed the existence of a growth convergence process in value added and productivity but not in employment. On the other hand, the variables of human capital and infrastructure can significantly reduce regional inequality. Thus, we conclude that the conventional policies based solely on the infrastructure development or education are not sufficient. A more comprehensive approach that integrates these two axes and encourages business development and knowledge transfer is needed.

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  • Sahibi Youness & Hamzaoui Moustapha, 2017. "Spatial Inequality of Growth between Morocco Regions," Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, Sciendo, vol. 8(2), pages 227-235, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:mjsosc:v:8:y:2017:i:2:p:227-235:n:17
    DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2017.v8n2p227
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