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Growth pole theory, technological change, and regional economic growth

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He wishes to express his gratitude to the National Science Foundation for financial support of the research on which this paper is based. He also wishes to thank W. B. Beyers, J. B. Griffiths, R. B. LeHeron, C. H. Moore, and H. Singer for their helpful comments.

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Thomas, M.D. Growth pole theory, technological change, and regional economic growth. Papers of the Regional Science Association 34, 3–25 (1975). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01941308

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