Spatial Econometrics And Spatial Statistics

The field of spatial econometrics has come to include the methods and models that deal with estimation and testing problems encountered when attempting to implement regional economic models. Those problems are often characterized by the difficulties associated with assessing the importance of spatial dependence and spatial heterogeneity. This book includes contributions on spatial proximity, spatial patterning and in particular the spatial association (dependence) contained in local map patterns.

The field of spatial econometrics has come to include the methods and models that deal with estimation and testing problems encountered when attempting to implement regional economic models. Those problems are often characterized by the difficulties associated with assessing the importance of spatial dependence and spatial heterogeneity. This book includes contributions on spatial proximity, spatial patterning and in particular the spatial association (dependence) contained in local map patterns.

Arthur Getis is Stephen and Mary Birch Foundation Endowed Chair of Geographical Studies, San Diego State University.

Jesús Mur Lacambra is Associate Professor, Department of Economic Analysis, University of Zaragoza, Spain.

Henry G. Zoller is a Professor in the Department of Geography, Louvain University, Belgium.