Regional Borders, Commuting, and Transport Network Integration
成果类型：
Article
署名作者：
Loumeau, Gabriel
署名单位：
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
刊物名称：
REVIEW OF ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS
ISSN/ISSBN：
0034-6535
DOI：
10.1162/rest_a_01350
发表日期：
2025
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摘要：
This paper exploits spatial quasiexperimental variation around French departmental borders to provide novel evidence that regional borders disturb surrounding economic activity; namely, commuting flows, catchment areas, and residential density. The lack of integration of local transport networks at regional borders-leading to a 4.5 km travel distance penalty when crossing borders-explains the observed border effects. Using a spatial quantifiable equilibrium framework and accounting for construction costs, a policy simulation exercise shows that integrating local transport networks leads to a 6.36% average growth in real per capita residential income.