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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 31-42 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Review of Regional Studies |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 1 |
State | Published - 1 Jan 1989 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geography, Planning and Development
- Earth-Surface Processes