The NEG* New Economic Geography - Impact of Geography on the Spanish economy'' - Vrije Universiteit Brussels, Institute for European Studies (VUB - IES), Brussels, 2010. (EN) - ii. (original) (raw)
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This essay discusses the innovative concepts of the New Economic Geography (NEG) and its implications for the Spanish economy. It examines the geographic concentration of wealth as articulated by Paul Krugman and the factors influencing economic agglomeration. The study integrates historical perspectives on the applicability of NEG in Spain, acknowledges the limitations of the theory, and offers a summary of findings along with considerations for future regional development.
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