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Flückiger, Matthias ; Hornung, Erik ; Larch, Mario ; Ludwig, Markus ; Mees, Allard:
Roman Transport Network Connectivity and Economic Integration.
In: The Review of Economic Studies.
Vol. 89
(2022)
Issue 2
.
- pp. 774-810.
ISSN 1467-937X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/restud/rdab036
Abstract in another language
We show that the creation of the first integrated multi-modal pan-European transport network during Roman times influences economic integration over two millennia. Drawing on spatially highly disaggregated data on excavated Roman ceramics, we document that contemporary interregional trade was influenced by connectivity within the network. Today, these connectivity differentials continue to influence integration as approximated by cross-regional firm investment behaviour. Continuity is partly explained by selective infrastructure routing and cultural integration due to bilateral convergence in preferences and values. We show that our results are Roman-connectivity specific and do not reflect pre-existing patterns of exchange using pre-Roman trade data.
Further data
| Item Type: | Article in a journal |
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| Refereed: | Yes |
| Institutions of the University: | Faculties > Faculty of Law, Business and Economics Faculties > Faculty of Law, Business and Economics > Department of Economics Faculties > Faculty of Law, Business and Economics > Department of Economics > Chair Economics VI: Empirical Economic Research Faculties > Faculty of Law, Business and Economics > Department of Economics > Chair Economics VI: Empirical Economic Research > Chair Economics VI: Empirical Economic Research - Univ.-Prof. Dr. Mario Larch Faculties |
| Result of work at the UBT: | Yes |
| DDC Subjects: | 300 Social sciences > 330 Economics |
| Date Deposited: | 02 Jun 2022 06:25 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Jun 2022 06:25 |
| URI: | https://eref.uni-bayreuth.de/id/eprint/69888 |