Abstract We exploit the GEOSTAT 2011 population grid with a very high 1 km 2 resolution to document that Spain presents lowest density of settlements among European countries. Only small fraction Spanish territory is inhabited, particularly in its southern half, which goes hand degree concentration. uncover through standard regression analysis and spatial discontinuity this anomaly cannot be accounted for by adverse geographic climatic conditions. The second part paper takes historical...

Summary This paper shows evidence of strong heterogeneity in the relationship between government size and growth, depending on quality public sector institutions. Focusing a wide sample developed developing countries over period 1981–2005, we find that reduces growth when bureaucracy is low, whereas no significant effect observed for sufficiently high levels quality. The results hold both cross‐section panel data analyses are robust to large number robustness checks. These findings have...

This paper examines the relationship between land ownership concentration and likelihood of hosting large green energy facilities, specifically mega-photovoltaic (PV) plants, defined as those exceeding 50 hectares. Focusing on Spain, we find that municipalities with a higher proportion agricultural concentrated in farms are significantly more likely to accommodate mega PV plants. effect remains robust after accounting for key factors influencing deployment, including terrain ruggedness,...

This paper proposes the use of street names as a source geographic-specific cultural data for quantitative analysis in social sciences. Street reflect cumulative commemorative decisions municipalities and, such, can be used proxies their and characteristics, which is particularly useful given scarcity at local level. The utility illustrated through study religiosity economic development. street-name indicator shown to strongly correlated with factor it supposed capture, appears negatively...

This paper explores the political economy that leads frontier regions to be unequal. By focusing on presence of a stable between Castile and Nasrid Kingdom Granada in late Middle Ages, our analysis shows how historical border may generate differences inequality can become extremely persistent. We argue dynamics being militarily insecure region created conditions Castilian side for high concentration economic power. Through application specification spatial regression discontinuity design...

The distribution of the common law was conditioned by a colonial strategy sensitive to colonies' level endowments, exhibiting more effective implantation legal system in initially sparsely populated territories with temperate climate. This translates into negative relationship precolonial population density and settler mortality outcomes for common-law countries. By contrast, French civil not systematically influenced initial conditions, which is reflected lack such this family. does...

We exploit the GEOSTAT 2011 population grid with a very high 1-km2 resolution to document that Spain presents lowest density of settlements among European countries. uncover this anomaly cannot be accounted for by adverse geographic and climatic conditions. Using techniques from spatial econometrics, we identify clusters exhibit densities within after controlling geo-climatic factors: these areas mainly belong Teruel, Zaragoza, Ciudad Real, Albacete, Sevilla Asturias. also explore attributes...

This paper analyzes the correlation between confirmed cases of COVID-19 and several geographic, meteorological socioeconomic variables at province level in Spain. The results indicate that there is a strong robust negative relationship average temperature rate COVID-19. explanatory power other geographic much lower. A parsimonious model including population density able to explain 67% variation COVID. However, are inconclusive regarding existence changes COVID cases, casting doubts on link...

This paper uses text analysis to measure gender bias in cities through the use of street names. Focusing on case Spain, we collect data 15 million names analyze inequality urban toponyms. We calculate for each Spanish municipality and year from 2001 2020 a variable measuring percentage streets with female over total number male Our results reveal strong imbalance cities: named after women is only 12% 2020. also observe substantial intra-urban differences, being relatively scarcer town...

This paper finds remarkable heterogeneity in the relationship between legal traditions and finance former colonies. The effect of British common law on financial development is conditioned by level initial endowments. In colonies with low precolonial population density, has promoted high development, but where endowments were abundant, this tradition not worked well. contrast, French civil invariant to countries do exhibit greater levels than when are sufficiently high.

We exploit the GEOSTAT 2011 population grid to document that Spain presents lowest density of settlements among European countries. Only a small fraction Spanish territory is inhabited, particularly in its southern half, which goes hand with high degree concentration. uncover through standard regression analysis and spatial discontinuity this anomaly cannot be accounted for by adverse geographic climatic conditions. The second part paper takes historical perspective on Spain's settlement...

Summary This article investigates whether political violence has long‐term effects on attitudes toward participation. is an interesting topic because public engagement and social capital play a crucial role in shaping the economy democracy. We exploit recent survey 1936‐1939 Spanish Civil War to shed light this question. Our findings indicate that being member of family suffered during related higher interest, knowledge politics. These results stand stark contrast common expectation leads...

Naming streets and public spaces after prominent figures national symbols following a cultural political agenda is widespread practice of governments throughout the world. We study whether these commemorative policies actually influence people. Street names are ubiquitous urban elements; subtle pieces information embedded with meanings to which individuals exposed on daily basis. Through in-person online surveys, we find that respondents have much more knowledge about commemorated in their...

Abstract This article investigates the legacy of ancient Phoenician, Greek and Etruscan colonialism in shaping economic geography Mediterranean region. Utilising historical data on colonies current population density night light emissions (as a proxy for activity), we find that geographical areas colonised by these civilisations have higher activity present day. We also affected origin evolution urban system cities settlements prevalent

This paper uses text analysis to measure gender bias in cities through the use of street names. Focusing on case Spain, we collect data 15 million names analyze inequality urban toponyms. We calculate for each Spanish municipality and year from 2001 2020 a variable measuring percentage streets with female over total number male Our results reveal strong imbalance cities: named after women is only 12% 2020. also observe substantial intra-urban differences, being relatively scarcer town...

This note conducts an application of the methodology described in Oto-Peralías (2017) [What do street names tell us? The 'city-text' as socio-cultural data, Journal Economic Geography] to case Great Britain. In that article, I propose can be used a rich source information create indicators at regional and local level. To illustrate this for Britain, indicator measuring historical importance Christianism another cultural attachment Interestingly, both street-name are strongly correlated with...

This article investigates whether political violence has long-term effects on attitudes toward participation. is an interesting topic because public engagement and social capital play a crucial role in shaping the economy democracy. We exploit recent survey 1936-1939 Spanish Civil War to shed light this question. Our findings indicate that being member of family suffered during related higher interest, knowledge politics. These results stand stark contrast common expectation leads lower...

Street names are not neutral identifiers to navigate through cities but charged with strong symbolic connotations and reflect power relations within society. A growing body of geographic scholarship documents a gender bias in the urban namespace, where women only represent small fraction streets named after people. This article investigates whether lack political decision-making roles contributes explaining their marginalization toponyms. More specifically, we study impact ideology town...