Analysis of structural rigidities in interregional trade flow patterns
Griffin, Cynthia Suzanne
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Description
Title
Analysis of structural rigidities in interregional trade flow patterns
Author(s)
Griffin, Cynthia Suzanne
Issue Date
1990
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Williamson, Harold F., Jr.
Department of Study
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Discipline
Civil Engineering
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Economics, General
Engineering, Civil
Urban and Regional Planning
Language
eng
Abstract
The question of estimating trade inertia and changes in trade inertia based on available trade flow data is investigated. General analytical and empirical principles relevant to determining impedances to flow are discussed. Extensions of principles found in entropy maximization and maximum likelihood are utilized in formulating a trade flow model inferred from flow data. Statistical analysis is used to examine the appropriateness of the model.
It is concluded that the exploratory research presented here supports the belief that continued research in the area of spatial interaction will be beneficial to the analysis of international trade.
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