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Erscheinungsjahr: 
2020
Schriftenreihe/Nr.: 
IZA Discussion Papers No. 13071
Verlag: 
Institute of Labor Economics (IZA), Bonn
Zusammenfassung: 
This paper analyzes the role of networks in the spatial diffusion of local economic shocks in Africa. We show that road and ethnic connectivity are particularly important factors for diffusing economic spillovers over longer distances. We then determine the key players, i.e., which districts are key in propagating local economic shocks across Africa. Using these results, we conduct counterfactual policy exercises to evaluate the potential gains from policies that increase economic activity in specific districts or improve road connectivity between districts.
Schlagwörter: 
transportation
natural resources
key player centrality
spatial spillovers
networks
Africa
JEL: 
O13
O55
R12
Dokumentart: 
Working Paper

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