1. Introduction: spatial effects and the role of configuration of data -- 1.1 Objectives and approaches -- 1.2 An overview of theoretical problems -- 1.3 A sketch of the methodology -- 1.4 An outline of the book -- 1.5 Omitted topics -- 2. Theoretical Problems Motivation -- 2.1 Introduction --...

This book bridges the gap between economic theory and spatial econometric techniques. It is accessible to those with only a basic statistical background and no prior knowledge of spatial econometric methods. It provides a comprehensive treatment of the topic, motivating the reader with examples...