Regional Government Analysis

Regional government analysis (JEL R5) cover the economics of regional and local public policy.

Scope

It includes regional and local public finance, regional policy, and place-based interventions.

Sub-topics

• General
• Finance in Urban and Rural Economies
• Land Use and Other Regulations
• Public Facility Location Analysis • Public Investment and Capital Stock
• Regional Development Planning and Policy
• Other

Core questions

• How should regional and local government policy be designed?
• How effective are place-based policies?
• How is regional public finance organized?

Key concepts

• Regional policy
• Place-based policy
• Local public finance
• Regional development programs
• Fiscal federalism

Frequently asked questions

What are place-based policies?

Government interventions targeted at specific regions or localities to promote their economic development.