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Space and Development at the Crossroads: Insights from Cliometrics

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  • Claude Diebolt

    (BETA - Bureau d'Économie Théorique et Appliquée - AgroParisTech - UNISTRA - Université de Strasbourg - Université de Haute-Alsace (UHA) - Université de Haute-Alsace (UHA) Mulhouse - Colmar - UL - Université de Lorraine - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement)

  • Michael Haupert

    (UW-La Crosse - University of Wisconsin-La Crosse)

Abstract

This article celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of R & eacute;gion et D & eacute;veloppement by revisiting the dialogue it has nurtured between development economics and spatial economics. We situate our contribution within this tradition by engaging with selected chapters from the Handbook of Cliometrics, highlighting how long-run historical perspectives can illuminate contemporary spatial and territorial dynamics. Building on the contribution of Diebolt and Hippe in R & eacute;gion et D & eacute;veloppement, we extend their cliometric approach to examine the persistence of disparities, the role of institutions, and the impact of policy interventions. Our analysis emphasizes that territorial development must be understood within long-term economic trajectories shaped by demographic forces, shocks, and innovations. We argue that historically grounded perspectives are essential for designing effective policies aimed at reducing regional inequalities. By weaving together insights from cliometrics and regional development, our study illustrates the value of connecting historical causality with spatial analysis. In doing so, we reaffirm the journal's mission of combining analytical rigor with societal relevance.

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  • Claude Diebolt & Michael Haupert, 2025. "Space and Development at the Crossroads: Insights from Cliometrics," Post-Print hal-05511261, HAL.
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    1. Claude Diebolt & Faustine Perrin, 2024. "Cliometrics of Growth," Springer Books, in: Claude Diebolt & Michael Haupert (ed.), Handbook of Cliometrics, edition 3, pages 661-680, Springer.
    2. James Foreman-Peck, 2024. "Economic-Demographic Interactions in European Long-Run Growth," Springer Books, in: Claude Diebolt & Michael Haupert (ed.), Handbook of Cliometrics, edition 3, pages 763-791, Springer.
    3. Leticia Arroyo Abad & Kathryn Gary, 2024. "A Window to the Past: Living Standards in Historical Perspective," Springer Books, in: Claude Diebolt & Michael Haupert (ed.), Handbook of Cliometrics, edition 3, pages 925-949, Springer.
    4. Johan Fourie & Nonso Obikili, 2024. "Decolonizing with Data," Springer Books, in: Claude Diebolt & Michael Haupert (ed.), Handbook of Cliometrics, edition 3, pages 2635-2659, Springer.
    5. Sibylle Lehmann-Hasemeyer & Fabian Wahl, 2024. "Regional and Urban Development in Europe∗," Springer Books, in: Claude Diebolt & Michael Haupert (ed.), Handbook of Cliometrics, edition 3, pages 1019-1054, Springer.
    6. Peter Temin, 2024. "Economic History and Economic Development: New Economic History in Retrospect and Prospect," Springer Books, in: Claude Diebolt & Michael Haupert (ed.), Handbook of Cliometrics, edition 3, pages 91-108, Springer.
    7. Claude Diebolt & Michael Haupert (ed.), 2024. "Handbook of Cliometrics," Springer Books, Springer, edition 3, number 978-3-031-35583-7, January.
    8. Markus Lampe & Paul Sharp, 2024. "Cliometric Approaches to International Trade," Springer Books, in: Claude Diebolt & Michael Haupert (ed.), Handbook of Cliometrics, edition 3, pages 859-897, Springer.
    9. Guido Alfani, 2024. "Wealth and Income Inequality in the Long Run of History," Springer Books, in: Claude Diebolt & Michael Haupert (ed.), Handbook of Cliometrics, edition 3, pages 1807-1835, Springer.
    10. Julio Martinez-Galarraga & Javier Silvestre & Daniel A. Tirado-Fabregat, 2024. "Quantitative Economic Geography and Economic History," Springer Books, in: Claude Diebolt & Michael Haupert (ed.), Handbook of Cliometrics, edition 3, pages 2689-2719, Springer.
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    • N10 - Economic History - - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics; Industrial Structure; Growth; Fluctuations - - - General, International, or Comparative
    • N90 - Economic History - - Regional and Urban History - - - General, International, or Comparative
    • O18 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Urban, Rural, Regional, and Transportation Analysis; Housing; Infrastructure
    • R11 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes
    • R58 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Regional Government Analysis - - - Regional Development Planning and Policy

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