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🚨🚨New Article🚨🚨 "A spatial stochastic frontier model with fixed effects and endogenous environmental variables" by Massimo Giannini (@massimogiannin4). https://t.co/mba4zXAmf4 @RSAEurope

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The results show how cultural and creative sectors drives balanced regional development. Highlighting the role of CCIs in sustainable econ growth, policymakers are equipped with evidence to refine regional strategies, fostering diverse & resilient economic landscapes in Europe.

This rigorous methodology facilitates a nuanced examination of the varied effects of CCIs in both urban and rural settings. The findings reveal distinct growth trajectories shaped by the interplay between levels of urbanisation and the types of CCIs present. 4/

Drawing on a regional database of CCIs employment across European regions, the study provides a detailed analysis of growth patterns associated with specific types of CCIs. Advanced panel and spatial regression methods are employed. 3/

Additionally, the impact of urbanisation on the growth potential of CCIs is also assessed, recognising that urban areas may amplify these industries' contributions to regional development. 2/

By analysing the diversity within CCIs—encompassing technological, symbolic, and artistic domains—the research investigates how differences in creativity and industry characteristics influence regional outcomes. 1/

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🚨🚨New Article🚨🚨 "Cultural and creative industries and local economic growth: exploring the urban channel" by Roberto Dellisanti. https://t.co/M6XpV3v6R5 @regstud

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Findings show both externalities are important drivers of regional productivity, but that agglomeration externalities contribute relatively more. More polycentric regions seem more conducive to developing network externalities. 5/5

This study analyzes data from 19 Chinese urban regions, examining inter-urban polycentricity and externalities at the regional scales. It measures productivity through total factor productivity (TFP) and employs spatial econometric model and instrumental variable analysis. 4/5

PURs, which are built on the idea of synergy between closely connected cities, are widely believed to promote regional economic advantages. However, empirical evidence remains inconsistent, raising questions about their actual benefits. 3/5

With cities increasingly forming integrated urban regions, a concept like "polycentric urban regions" (PURs) has become central in Chinese spatial policy and planning. PURs are often seen as models for economic growth and regional cohesion. 2/5

To what extent do network and agglomeration externalities explain productivity in Chinese urban regions? This study explores how polycentricity and externalities impact regional economic outcomes. 1/5

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