Transport in regional science: The "death of distance" is premature

P. Rietveld, R. Vickerman

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Abstract

Transport costs have always been an important dimension in regional science. It is therefore remarkable that regional science and transport economics have developed in a rather unconnected way. Although being distinct, the routes of the two were parallel, and there are signs that the two fields will get closer to each other. This paper further discusses long run trends in transport costs and the potential spatial consequences. The main conclusion is that although in terms of money and time, the performance of transport has improved enormously, many economic activities have not become footloose to the extent as expressed by the notion of 'death of distance'. One of the reasons discussed is the role of transaction costs, some being clearly related with distance. © Springer-Verlag Berlin/Heidelberg 2003.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)229-248
Number of pages20
JournalPapers in Regional Science
Volume83
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2004

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