The use of GIS and tools of spatial statistics and spatial econometrics for urban and regional economic analysis

2022 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 20K01617
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Review Section: Basic Section 07040:Economic policy-related
• Research Institution: Keio University
• Principal Investigator: Kawabata Mizuki 慶應義塾大学, 経済学部(三田), 教授 (60375425)
• Project Period (FY): 2020-04-01 – 2023-03-31
• Keywords: 地理情報システム(GIS) / 空間統計 / 空間計量経済学 / 都市・地域経済分析

Outline of Final Research Achievements

We have developed effective methods for the integration and utilization methods of geographic information systems (GIS) with spatial statistics and spatial econometrics tools. Applying these methods, we conducted urban and regional economic analyses, including the spatial clustering patterns of children in single-parent households and regional factors, and the economic effects of urban development for reducing disaster risks. The research papers were published in the official journal of the Spatial Econometrics Association, the Journal of Spatial Econometrics, among others. Furthermore, we have developed educational materials on the utilization of GIS and spatial statistics and spatial econometrics tools. We have widely disseminated our research outcomes through academic journals, conferences, seminars, tutorial sessions, webpages, and other platforms both domestically and internationally.

Free Research Field

空間情報科学、経済地理、都市地域政策

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

経済・政策課題には、都市・地域の「空間」構造と密接に関わるものが少なくない。空間統計学・空間計量経済学では、空間的自己相関や空間的異質性を考慮し、区域を跨いだ波及効果（spillover effects）等を推定できる。本研究では、最新のGIS と空間統計・空間計量経済分析ツールを組み合わせた都市・地域経済分析を行うことで、従来の手法では困難であった経済・政策課題の理解と解決に資する新たな学術的知見を提供した。さらに、GISの教材を開発、実践、公開することで、GISと空間データを利活用できる人材育成に貢献した。