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The identification and interpretation of regional economic structure is addressed by reference to a four region, three sector interregional input-output table for the US for 1982. Using the transactions matrix, a succession of self-influence feedback loops are identified, first at the macro-regional level (where all transactions are aggregated into one sector) and, subsequently, with more sectoral detail. The feedback loops are extracted hierarchically using the Matrioshka Hierarchical Feedback Loop Principle. The empirical results reveal the domination of domestic (intra-regional flows) and the dominant role that region 4 (Rest of the US) plays in the bi-lateral trading patterns. However, when sectoral flows are introduced to the intra- and inter-regional flows, the pattern of feedback loops becomes more complex, although the overall pattern matches the structure of the aggregate transactions flows. The analysis provides insights into structure and spatial linkages that cannot be revealed from the more usual data sources (such as the distribution of employment by sector). With tables available for more than one time period, it would be possible to examine structural changes in a more complete fashion.
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The data used in this analysis were prepared as part of an interregional computable general equilibrium model funded in part by grants from the Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce and the Canadian Embassy. However, the views and interpretation expressed herein are those of the authors.
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Sonis, M., Hewings, G.J.D. & Gazel, R. The structure of multi-regional trade flows: hierarchy, feedbacks and spatial linkages. Ann Reg Sci 29, 409–430 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01581885
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