1- Associate Professor of Economics, University of Isfahan
2- Professor of Economics, Department of Economics, University of Isfahan
3- Ph.D. Student of Economics, University of Isfahan
Abstract: (6640 Views)
This paper is aimed at analyzing population density, population division and economic distance on regional economic growth, using Panel Data models for 28 provinces of Iran over the period 2001-2006. The results show that religious and ethnic divisions and economic distance have negative effect and population density has positive effect on regional economic growth in Iran.
Received: 2011/02/5 | Revised: 2011/08/14 | Accepted: 2011/05/15 | Published: 2011/08/14