Space matters: the importance of amenity in planning metropolitan growth

Most Australian capital cities require many 100,000s of additional dwellings to accommodate demographic change and population pressures in the next two or three decades. Urban growth will come in the form of infill, consolidation and urban expansion. Plans to redevelop environmental amenities such as parks and open green spaces are regularly being put forward to local councils and State governments. Maintaining parks and reserves represents one of the largest costs to local councils. To aid in the evaluation of some of the different propositions, we report the results of a spatial hedonic pricing model with fixed effects for Adelaide, South Australia. The results indicate that the private benefits of a close proximity to golf courses, green space sporting facilities, or the coast, are in the order $0.54, $1.58, and $4.99 per metre closer (when evaluated at the median respectively). The historic Adelaide Parklands add $1.55 to a property’s value for each additional metre closer. We demonstrate how the estimated model could be used to calculate how local private benefits capitalized in property values change with changes in the configuration of a park.     

Modeling FDI based on a spatially augmented gravity model: Evidence for Central and Eastern European Countries

Based on a spatially augmented gravity model, the current paper isolates spatial interrelationships in foreign direct investment (FDI) to Central and Eastern European Countries (CEECs) not only across the destination but also across the origin country dimension of FDI. Results show that (i) spatial interrelationships across destination countries are present and are consistent with the predominance of vertical-complex FDI in total FDI; (ii) spatial correlation across origin countries is given in earlier years of transition, while spillover and competition effects cancel over the whole sample period; and (iii) agglomeration forces gain in importance for FDI to CEECs.     

Some corrections to claims about the literature in Engl and Scotchmer (1996)

Some assertions in Engl and Scotchmer [J. Math. Econ. 26 (1996) 209] concerning prior literature are corrected. In addition, I discuss the differences between the convergence results of Engl and Scotchmer [J. Math. Econ. 26 (1996) 209], and those of this author, alone and with Martin Shubik, dating from 1980. Our prior and concurrent results show that (approximate) -cores of games with many players treat most similar players nearly equally; that is, approximate cores of large games have the equal treatment property. The convergence result of Engl and Scotchmer shows that, in per capita terms, -core payoffs to sufficiently large groups of players can be approximated by equal-treatment payoffs.     

Employment Growth in Italian Local Labour Systems: Issues of Model Specification and Sectoral Aggregation

Abstract

In this paper we construct a model to estimate local employment growth in Italian local labour markets for the period 1991–2001. The model is constructed in a similar manner to the original models of Glaeser et al. (1992), Henderson et al. (1995) and Combes (2000). Our objective is to identify the extent to which the results estimated by these types of models are themselves sensitive to the model specification. In order to do this we extend the basic models by successively incorporating new explanatory variables into the model framework. In addition, and for the first time, we also estimate these same models at two different levels of sectoral aggregation, for the same spatial structure. Our results indicate that these models are highly sensitive to sectoral aggregation and classification and our results therefore strongly support the use of highly disaggregated data.     

Globalization,labour markets and human resources in Asia-Pacific economies: an overview

Abstract This article argues that the impact of globalization on labour markets and human resources on the Asia-Pacific economies may be recognizable but is as yet relatively limited. The sheer variation of geography, population, economies, labour markets, IR and HRM systems there, as well as of values and the like, makes it difficult to talk of 'hard convergence'. We thus emphasize the notion of 'soft convergence'. The article develops a number of empirical propositions regarding the uneven impact of globalization on economies in the region. It concludes that any generalization on this theme should be greatly qualified.     

Oligopoly equilibria in exchange economies: a limit theorem

In a pure exchange economy, agents have the possibility of behaving strategically by putting only a part of their initial endowments on the market. An oligopoly equilibrium is defined to be a Nash equilibrium of the game in which agents choose simultaneously quantities to be put on the market. It is proved that under standard hypotheses, the oligopoly equilibrium leads to the competitive equilibrium when the economy is replicated an infinite number of times. Received: May 26, 1999; revised version: April 3, 2000     

A Model of Spatial Arbitrage with Transport Capacity Constraints and Endogenous Transport Prices

This article solves a high-frequency model of price arbitrage incorporating storage and trade when the amount of trade is limited by transport capacity constraints. In equilibrium there is considerable variation in transport prices because transport prices rise when the demand to ship goods exceeds the capacity limit. This variation is necessary to attract shipping capacity into the industry. In turn, prices in different locations differ by a time varying amount. Thus while the law of one price holds, it holds because of endogenous variation in transport prices.     

我国经济格局与收入差距演变关系探讨

对区位基尼系数和收入基尼系数的计算方法讨论后,利用区位基尼系数考查了近年来我国大陆地区经济活动空间格局的变化状况；探讨了混合样本总体收入基尼系数的计算方法,并据此分析了2002-2010年我国收入差距的演变特征.研究发现,2006年前区位基尼系数单调上升,2006年后区位基尼系数单调下降,说明近年我国经济活动集聚与扩散的拐点出现在2006年；而在2002-2010年收入基尼系数表现出波动上升的特征.研究认为,我国经济格局变化对收入差距演变产生滞后影响,相比于区域经济差距问题,缓解收入差距扩大显得更加紧迫.     

Integration of Spatial Correlation into a Combined Travel Model with Hierarchical Levels

Abstract

A combined travel model incorporating spatial correlation is derived from the optimality conditions of a multi-objective optimization framework, in which the trip generation and distribution steps are expressed as hierarchical logit functions. Different forms of spatial correlation are shown to be easily accommodated in combined models using hierarchical logit structures. An extension incorporates spatial correlation into combined models enabling analyses of the impacts of urban development policies on transportation systems as well as the effects of transportation projects on trip generation. A principal finding is that integration of spatial correlation into travel models significantly improves their explanatory power and forecasting abilities; indeed, its exclusion may lead to biased parameter estimates.

RÉSUMÉ Un modèle sur des déplacements mixtes, comprenant une corrélation spatiale, est dérivé des conditions d'optimalité d'un cadre d'optimisation multi-objectifs, dans lesquelles la production du voyage et les mesures de distribution sont exprimées sous forme de fonctions logit hiérarchiques. On démontre que différentes formes de corrélation spatiales sont facilement incorporées dans des modèles mixtes, en permettant l'exécution d'analyses des impacts de politiques de développement urbain sur les systèmes de transport, ainsi que les effets de projets de transport sur la génération d'un déplacement. Une des principales conclusions est que l'intégration d'une corrélation spatiale dans des modèles de déplacement renforce de façon significative leur pouvoir explicatif et leurs capacités de prévision, et son exclusion peut même porter à des estimations paramétriques faussées.

EXTRACTO Un modelo combinado de viajes que incorpora correlación espacial se deriva de las condiciones de optimalidad de un marco de optimización de objetivos múltiples, en el que los pasos de generación y distribución de viajes se expresan como funciones logit jerárquicas. Se muestra que diferentes formas de correlación espacial son fácilmente acomodadas en modelos combinados utilizando estructuras logit jerárquicas. Una extensión incorpora correlación espacial en modelos combinados, permitiendo el análisis del impacto de las políticas de desarrollo urbano sobre los sistemas de transporte, así como de los efectos de los proyectos de transporte sobre la generación de viajes. Un hallazgo importante es que la integración de correlación espacial en modelos de viaje mejora significativamente su poder explicativo y habilidades de pronóstico; de hecho, su exclusión podría producir estimaciones parciales de parámetros.

摘要:

本文从多目标优化系统的最优化条件中得到了一种包含空间相关性的复合旅行交通模型, 其中旅行线路生成和行程规划作为分层logit函数。使用分层logit结构 ' 复

合模型可以轻松提供不同形式的空间相关性 。将复合模型进行拓展 ' 融入空间相

关性后 ' 分析城市发展政策对交通系统的影响以及交通工程对旅行线路的效果成为可能 。一个基本结论是 ' 将空间相关性纳入旅行交通模型能够大大提高模型的解释功能和预测能力 ; 的确 ' 不考虑空间相关性可能会造成参数估计偏差 。     

Interpolation of Air Quality Measures in Hedonic House Price Models: Spatial Aspects

Abstract

This paper investigates the sensitivity of hedonic models of house prices to the spatial interpolation of measures of air quality. We consider three aspects of this question: the interpolation technique used, the inclusion of air quality as a continuous vs discrete variable in the model, and the estimation method. Using a sample of 115,732 individual house sales for 1999 in the South Coast Air Quality Management District of Southern California, we compare Thiessen polygons, inverse distance weighting, Kriging and splines to carry out spatial interpolation of point measures of ozone obtained at 27 air quality monitoring stations to the locations of the houses. We take a spatial econometric perspective and employ both maximum-likelihood and general method of moments techniques in the estimation of the hedonic. A high degree of residual spatial autocorrelation warrants the inclusion of a spatially lagged dependent variable in the regression model. We find significant differences across interpolators in the coefficients of ozone, as well as in the estimates of willingness to pay. Overall, the Kriging technique provides the best results in terms of estimates (signs), model fit and interpretation. There is some indication that the use of a categorical measure for ozone is superior to a continuous one.

RÉSUMÉ

Interpolation des Mesures de la Qualité de l'Air dans les Modèles Hédoniste de l'Estimation Immobilière: Aspects Spatiaux

Cet article examine la sensibilité de l’évaluation hédoniste des prix de l'immobilier à l'interpolation spatiale des mesures de la qualité de l'air. Nous avons envisagé la question sous trois aspects: la technique d'interpolation utilisée, l'introduction de la qualité de l'air comme variable continue ou discrète dans le modèle et la méthode d'estimation. Nous avons utilisé un échantillon de 115 732 ventes de maisons individuelles, en 1999, dans le district Côte Sud de la gestion de la Qualité de l'Air en Californie du Sud. Nous avons comparé les polygônes de Thiessen, la pondération inversement proportionnelle à la distance, le krigeage et les courbes splines pour mener l'interpolation des mesures ponctuelles de l'ozone, obtenues dans 27 stations de suivi de la qualité de l'air en fonction des lieux où étaient situées les maisons. Nous avons pris une perspective spatiale économétrique et employé aussi bien la probabilité maximale que la méthode générale des moments techniques dans l’évaluation de l'hédonique. Un degré élevé d'auto corrélation spatiale résiduelle garantie l'inclusion d'une variable dépendante spatialement décalée dans le modèle de régression. Nous avons trouvé des différences importantes parmi les interpolateurs dans les coefficients d'ozone, ainsi que parmi les indicateurs de la volonté de payer. Surtout, la technique de krigeage donne les meilleurs résultats pour les estimations (signes), l'ajustement du modèle et l'interprétation. L'utilisation d'une mesure nominale pour l'ozone est supérieure à une mesure continue, semble-t-il.

RESUMEN

Interpolación de las medidas de la calidad del aire en los modelos de los precios hedónicos de la vivienda: aspectos espaciales

En este ensayo investigamos la sensibilidad de los modelos de lo precios hedónicos de la vivienda para la interpolación espacial de medidas de la calidad del aire. Tenemos en cuenta tres aspectos al respecto: la técnica de interpolación utilizada, la inclusión de la calidad del aire como variable continua, en vez de discreta, en el modelo, y el método de cálculo. Con una muestra de 115.732 ventas de viviendas individuales durante 1999 en el Distrito de Gestión de Calidad del Aire de la Costa Sur en California, comparamos los polígonos de Thiessen, la ponderación de la distancia inversa, métodos geoestadísticos o Kriging y métodos basados en splines para llevar a cabo la interpolación espacial de las mediciones puntuales de ozono obtenidas en 27 estaciones de control de calidad del aire en los lugares donde están situadas las viviendas. Desde la perspectiva econométrica espacial empleamos las técnicas de la probabilidad máxima del método general de momentos en el cálculo de precios hedónicos. Debido a un alto grado de autocorrelación espacial residual debemos incluir una variable dependiente espacialmente rezagada en el modelo de regresión. Se observan diferencias importantes entre los interpoladores en los coeficientes del ozono y en los cálculos de la disposición a pagar. En general, la técnica Kriging da los mejores resultados en cuanto a los cálculos (señales), la idoneidad del modelo y la interpretación. Hay indicios de que es mejor usar una medida categórica para el ozono en vez de una continua.