Interregional filtering-down of a household asset: the case of automobile age mix in Israel

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Abstract

An interregional filtering-down process of a household asset was examined through the study of spatial changes in the age mix of private cars. The relative share effect of shift-share analysis was used to identify cities exporting and importing old cars using Israel as a national case. A causal path model supported the hypothesis that a core-periphery filtering-down process characterizes the spread of private cars. A further analysis of the car market demonstrated the regional impact of the automobile filtering process. This study was intended to enhance the understanding of the sources of disparities by highlighting regional chains of exchange of what is considered to be one of the most valuable household assets - the private car. The theoretical context of the study is presented first and followed by a proposed mechanism by which the age structure of the car market is changed. Finally, the regional implications of the process are discussed. -from Author

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)31-42
Number of pages12
JournalReview of Regional Studies
Volume19
Issue number1
StatePublished - 1 Jan 1989

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Geography, Planning and Development
  • Earth-Surface Processes

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