“...Using the Synthetic Control Method (SCM) and a novel method for measuring changes in educational attainment we examine the link between educational attainment...”

“...Partridge M. D. and Rickman D. S. Computable general equilibrium (CGE) modelling for regional economic development analysis, Regional Studies. Despite their...”

“...Despite the attention given to international trade in discussion of the economic struggles of many US regions, it is unclear whether international trade shocks...”

“...This article investigates the role of geography in high-tech employment growth across US counties. The geographic dimensions examined include industry cluster...”

“...The recent fiscal austerity experiments undertaken in the states of Kansas and Wisconsin have generated considerable policy interest. Using a variety of...”

“...Spatial heterogeneity is introduced as an explanation for local-area growth mechanisms, especially employment growth. As these effects are difficult to detect...”

“...ABSTRACT This paper examines the continued strong population growth in U.S. nonmetropolitan areas possessing high levels of natural amenities during the 1990s...”

“...Using the 3‐year microdata sample of the American Community Survey for 2009–2011, we examine the effect of state‐level public school teacher salaries relative...”

“...Although the New Economic Geography (NEG) has been used extensively to formally explain the emergence of the American urban system, few studies investigate its...”

“...Faced with declining economic bases, many non‐metropolitan areas find themselves balancing the need to be cost‐competitive in terms of lower taxes against the...”