In many instances in empirical spatial analysis, the method of choice is a regression
analysis, whereby a variable of interest (the dependent variable) is related in a linear way to …

This article provides an overview of empirical models of strategic interaction among
governments. To clarify the theoretical roots of such studies, the discussion shows how the …

In this paper, I give a personal view on the development of the field of spatial econometrics
during the past 30 years. I argue that it has moved from the margins to the mainstream of …

The primary objective of this paper is to improve the methodology for estimating hedonic
price functions when the data are inherently spatial. A spatial-econometric hedonic housing …

This paper uses Italian local government data to test for fiscal interaction arising from
yardstick competition. To discriminate yardstick competition from competing theories of …

This paper provides a spatial-econometric analysis of the setting of property tax rates by
Dutch municipalities. We find evidence of tax mimicking: a ten percent higher property tax …

This article presents a general discussion of several aspects of our present understanding of
quantum mechanics. The emphasis is put on the very special correlations that this theory …

The contents of this book reflect my academic interests in local government, public choice
theory and research methodology. During the last ten years, my work on these topics has …

Dado que la Econometría Espacial ha sido escasamente utilizada en los estudios de
economía aplicada en la investigación realizada a nivel español, con este libro se pretende …

This paper focuses on the empirical specification of theoretical models of strategic
interaction that give rise to a spatial pattern in local government expenditures and revenues …