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A dynamic spatial diffusion model: an application to the kibbutz industry in Israel

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A simple dynamic spatial diffusion model is suggested using the hitherto unreferred to concept ofinnovation adoption disparity between adoption units. Such disparity is an outcome of spatial variations in information flow caused by differential distances. The model is structured around the relationship between adoption disparity and distance in a temporal context. An application of the model to the diffusion of industrialization among Kibbutzim in Israel demonstrates its usefulness as a basic conceptual framework for understanding spatial difcesses. A possible extension of the model to inncorporate elements of the logistic curve is also proposed. *** DIRECT SUPPORT *** ABI02060 00004

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  1. Dept. of Geogr., Ben Gurion University, POB 653, 84 120, Beer Sheva, Israel

    Meir A. Dr.

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Meir, A. A dynamic spatial diffusion model: an application to the kibbutz industry in Israel. GeoJournal 3, 81–87 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02484662

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