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Flueckiger, Matthias, Hornung, Erik, Larch, Mario, Ludwig, Markus and Mees, Allard (2022). Roman Transport Network Connectivity and Economic Integration. Rev. Econ. Stud., 89 (2). S. 774 - 811. OXFORD: OXFORD UNIV PRESS. ISSN 1467-937X

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Abstract

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.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Flueckiger, Matthias UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Hornung, Erik UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Larch, Mario UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Ludwig, Markus UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Mees, Allard UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-595321
DOI:	10.1093/restud/rdab036
Journal or Publication Title:	Rev. Econ. Stud.
Volume:	89
Number:	2
Page Range:	S. 774 - 811
Date:	2022
Publisher:	OXFORD UNIV PRESS
Place of Publication:	OXFORD
ISSN:	1467-937X
Language:	English
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language INTERNATIONAL-TRADE; SOCIAL NETWORKS; URBAN-GROWTH; RAILROADS; DISTANCE; DETERMINANTS; PERSISTENCE; TECHNOLOGY; INVESTMENT; BUSINESS Multiple languages Economics Multiple languages
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/59532