This paper is concerned with methods for analysing spatial data. After initial discussion on the nature of spatial data, including the concept of randomness, we focus most of our attention on linear regression models that involve interactions between agents across space. The introduction of...

This policy paper is concerned with rural policy. It spells out the lessons for rural policy that emerge from recent SERC research.

Steve Gibbons describes how a series of influential CEP studies has confirmed the widespread belief that there is a link between house prices and the quality of local schools – and explains the nuances of the findings and their significance for public policy for education, cities and social...

In most countries economic prosperity is very unevenly distributed across space: regions, cities and neighbourhoods seem to be very unequal, whether we look at average earnings, employment, education or almost any other socio-economic outcome. Regional, urban and neighbourhood policies are often...

This policy note spells out lessons for rural policy that emerge from recent SERC research. It summarises a SERC policy paper available at http://www.spatialeconomics.ac.uk/textonly/SERC/publications/download/sercpp008.pdf