Globalization, Regional Integration, and Spatial Economics: An Introduction

  • Masahisa Fujita
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Abstract

With the globalization of economic activity bringing about the expansion of markets and deepening of economic interdependency beyond state borders, a new political challenge arises: how to integrate effectively the interdependent economies into a harmonious unity through the creation of new super-state institutions? This is the theme of globalization and integration that has repeatedly arisen throughout the history of civilization.

Keywords

Transport Cost Innovation Activity Regional Integration Trade Cost Economic Geography 
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