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Mapping economic activity from outer space
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| Rok publikování | 2024 |
| Druh | Účelové publikace |
| Fakulta / Pracoviště MU | |
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| Popis | This thesis aims to investigate the relationship between night time light intensity from satellite images and various economic performance indicators for the Slovak Republic. To achieve this, night time light index was calibrated for the area of Slovakia from 2004 to 2022. This index was then analyzed at the trend level, immediate impact, and influence of historic data using Pearson correlation, Linear regression, Vector Autoregression, and Vector Error Correction Mechanism. This study aims to explore the potential of night time lights as a more evidence-based policymaking tool, offering a precise and low-cost alternative to traditional economic measurement approaches. While the results revealed no direct association with GDP, they did reveal significant associations with its more detailed economic segments such as expenditure and production methods. Moreover, there was proven association with the unemployment rate and government debt. The analysis also highlighted capabilities of detecting urbanization patterns and extensive infrastructure networks by night time lights visualization, offering new insights into regional disparities and the socioeconomic distribution of wealth. This thesis suggests practical applications for policymakers, including the use of this alternative measurement in forecasting, monitoring of policy effects or creating more informed policy decisions targeted at reduction of inequality at both national and sub-national levels. |
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