Optimal Spatial Policies
Working Paper 33493
DOI 10.3386/w33493
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We summarize recent methods to study optimal spatial policies. We center the discussion on policies that implement the optimal distribution of population in the presence of spatial spillovers, spatial transfers to optimally tackle redistribution between rich and poor regions, and optimal transportation investments.
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