Harris, R., Moffat, J. and Kravtsova, V. (2011) In search of ‘W’. Spatial Economic Analysis, 6(3), pp. 249-270. (doi: 10.1080/17421772.2011.586721)
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Abstract
The paper discusses the standard approaches in constructing the spatial weights matrix, W, and the implications of using such approaches in terms of the potential mis-specification of W. We then look at more recent attempts to measure W in the literature, including: Bayesian (searching for ‘best fit’); non-parametric techniques; the use of spatial correlation to estimate W; other iteration techniques; and alternative approaches. Lastly, an illustration is provided based on estimating spatial lag models determining establishment level R&D spending in the UK, finding that differently constructed W matrices produce different estimates of spatial spillovers.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Harris, Prof Richard and Kravtsova, Dr Victoria and Moffat, Dr John |
| Authors: | Harris, R., Moffat, J., and Kravtsova, V. |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory Q Science > QA Mathematics |
| College/School: | College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Economics |
| Journal Name: | Spatial Economic Analysis |
| ISSN: | 1742-1772 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1742-1780 |
| Published Online: | 12 July 2011 |
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