Rutherford T. F. and Torma H. Efficiency of fiscal measures in preventing out-migration from North Finland, Regional Studies. This paper introduces a computable general equilibrium (CGE) model for the Finnish regional economy, RegFin. This multi-sector and interregional model characterizes...

Abstract Small regions and towns often experience problems such as high out-migration and unemployment. In these situations there is an urgent need to do something positive. Infrastructure development projects, partially financed by the national government, are a popular suggestion. We ponder...