The impact of interest subsidies on the inter- regional allocation of capital: An econometric analysis for Belgium |
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Authors: | Guido De Bruyne Paul Van Rompuy |
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Institution: | Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium |
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Abstract: | Regionally differentiated interest rate subsidies are assumed to have on theoretical grounds both a generative and a redistributive impact on investment. In the conventional econometric approach, these effects are captured by the interest rate parameters that appear in regional investment functions which are usually estimated by single equation methods. This paper focusses on the redistributive impact of regional interest subsidies. The theoretical framework choosen for the analysis is that of a multiregional firm that maximizes overall profits subject to a capital cost constraint. The resulting allocation model for capital stock is similar to a system of consumer demand equations. It is estimated by a maximum likelihood method. The empirical results indicate that the redistributive effects of interest rate subsidies are significant. |
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