Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/25925 
Year of Publication: 
2006
Series/Report no.: 
CESifo Working Paper No. 1880
Publisher: 
Center for Economic Studies and ifo Institute (CESifo), Munich
Abstract: 
We estimate a linear approximation of the market potential function for Europe as derived in geography and trade models. Using a spatial econometric estimation approach, border effects are identified by a differential impact of other regions purchasing power, depending on whether two regions are located within the EU15 or outside the EU15. We find that intra EU15-borders have an insignificant but external borders a significant effect on regional wage structures. We illustrate the magnitude of EU external border effects by simulating the enlargement of the EU in May 2004. Our results suggest a large impact of the border for new member states, but a relatively small one for old members.
JEL: 
F10
R12
F12
C21
Document Type: 
Working Paper
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