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title: "The Annals of Regional Science: 24 papers, last 30 days"
description: "The Annals of Regional Science published 24 papers in the last 30 days (2026-09-27 to 2026-10-26), ranking #34 of 239 journals."
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# The Annals of Regional Science

- 3 papers in the last 7 days
- category: Economics
- publisher: Springer Science+Business Media
- ISSN 0570-1864

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## Key findings

- The Annals of Regional Science published 24 papers in the last 30 days (2026-09-27 to 2026-10-26), ranking #34 of 239 journals.
- Leading institutions: University of Salento (2), Universidad de Oviedo (2) and Korea National University of Transportation (1).
- Countries: Spain (7), Italy (7) and China (3).
- From Apr 2024 to Sep 2026, The Annals of Regional Science published 296 papers (10 a month on average, by publication date in OpenAlex).
- Its most frequent keywords over that period were “regional disparities” (33), “China” (27) and “spatial spillover effects” (25).
- Its most-cited paper of the period is “Digital divide and income inequality: causal evidence from Italian provinces” (2025-12-24), with 25 citations.

## The last 30 months

*Papers by publication date, Apr 2024 to Sep 2026*

| Apr 24–Sep 24 | Oct 24–Sep 25 | Oct 25–Sep 26 | 30 months |
|---:|---:|---:|---:|
| 45 | 111 | 140 | 296 |

*Most frequent keywords, Apr 2024 to Sep 2026*

| # | Keyword | Papers |
|---:|---|---:|
| 1 | regional disparities | 33 |
| 2 | [China](https://scholar4ai.com/keywords/china.md) | 27 |
| 3 | spatial spillover effects | 25 |
| 4 | [COVID-19 pandemic](https://scholar4ai.com/keywords/covid-19-pandemic.md) | 17 |
| 5 | agglomeration economies | 15 |
| 6 | regional development | 14 |
| 7 | European regions | 12 |
| 8 | industrial structure | 12 |
| 9 | regional innovation | 12 |
| 10 | housing prices | 10 |

*Most-cited papers published Apr 2024 to Sep 2026*

| # | Citations | Per month | Title | Journal | Published | Authors |
|---:|---:|---:|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 2.5 | [Digital divide and income inequality: causal evidence from Italian provinces](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00168-025-01440-z) | [The Annals of Regional Science](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/the-annals-of-regional-science.md) | 2025-12-24 | Angela Stefania Bergantino, Giulio Fusco, Mario Intini et al. |
| 2 | 12 | 0.6 | [The teleworking paradox: the geography of residential mobility of workers in pandemic times](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00168-025-01368-4) | [The Annals of Regional Science](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/the-annals-of-regional-science.md) | 2025-03-01 | Pui‐Hang Wong, Karima Kourtit, Peter J. Nijkamp |
| 3 | 10 | 0.5 | [Heterogeneous labour market trajectories in the EU: convergence, divergence and stagnation across regions](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00168-025-01367-5) | [The Annals of Regional Science](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/the-annals-of-regional-science.md) | 2025-03-19 | Kamila Borseková, Samuel Koróny, Hans Westlund |
| 4 | 9 | 0.5 | [Boosting the accuracy of property valuation with ensemble learning and explainable artificial intelligence: The case of Hong Kong](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00168-025-01365-7) | [The Annals of Regional Science](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/the-annals-of-regional-science.md) | 2025-02-27 | Lin Deng, Xueqing Zhang |
| 5 | 8 | 0.4 | [Modelling health mobility for equity distribution services in the emergency health sector](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00168-025-01373-7) | [The Annals of Regional Science](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/the-annals-of-regional-science.md) | 2025-04-08 | Domenico Marino, Giuseppe Quattrone |

*Papers, newest first.*

| Date | Title | Journal | Authors | Affiliations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | [Social inclusiveness and COVID-19 outcomes: evidence from local districts and provinces in South Korea](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00168-026-01589-1) | [The Annals of Regional Science](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/the-annals-of-regional-science.md) | Kee Hoon Chung, Dong Chul Shim, DaEun Kim et al. | Kyung Hee University; Korea University; Korea University; … |
| 2026-10-22 | [Asymmetric decentralization and inequality](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00168-026-01586-4) | [The Annals of Regional Science](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/the-annals-of-regional-science.md) | Melissa Ziegler Rogers, Melissa Ziegler Rogers | Duke University; Claremont Graduate University |
| 2026-10-22 | [An integrated analytical framework for interpreting regional development dynamics: evidence from Türkiye’s NUTS-2 regions](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00168-026-01588-2) | [The Annals of Regional Science](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/the-annals-of-regional-science.md) | Tuna Batuhan | Atatürk University |
| 2026-10-15 | [Investment additionality and job creation: evidence from reforms to regional development funding in Germany](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00168-026-01570-y) | [The Annals of Regional Science](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/the-annals-of-regional-science.md) | Björn Alecke, Timo Mitze | University of Koblenz and Landau; Universität Koblenz |
| 2026-10-15 | [Unfunded mandates, institutional quality, and social progress: an analysis for OECD countries](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00168-026-01581-9) | [The Annals of Regional Science](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/the-annals-of-regional-science.md) | Miriam Hortas‐Rico, David Martínez-Algora | Universidad Autónoma de Madrid |
| 2026-10-14 | [The delicate balance of special autonomy agreements: lessons from Indonesia and the Philippines](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00168-026-01585-5) | [The Annals of Regional Science](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/the-annals-of-regional-science.md) | Sarah Shair‐Rosenfield | University of York |
| 2026-10-13 | [Correction: Asymmetric decentralization in France: a municipal-centered exception](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00168-026-01579-3) | [The Annals of Regional Science](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/the-annals-of-regional-science.md) | Guy Gilbert, Thierry Madiès, Sonia Paty | École Normale Supérieure - PSL; University of Fribourg; Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique; … |
| 2026-10-13 | [Spatial consequences of tax reforms on tax compliance: econometric evidence from the Italian Minimum Taxpayer Regime](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00168-026-01546-y) | [The Annals of Regional Science](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/the-annals-of-regional-science.md) | Amedeo Argentiero, Paolo Maranzano, Gianluca Monturano et al. | University of Salerno; Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei; University of Milano-Bicocca; … |
| 2026-10-12 | [Will the green transition deepen regional divides? Evidence from mobility intentions across European regions](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00168-026-01583-7) | [The Annals of Regional Science](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/the-annals-of-regional-science.md) | Sebastian Ritter, Vicente Royuela, Yann Marx | Universitat de Barcelona; Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research |
| 2026-10-12 | [Productivity convergence for the capable? Endogenous capabilities, the great recession, and the effectiveness of EU Cohesion Policy](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00168-026-01569-5) | [The Annals of Regional Science](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/the-annals-of-regional-science.md) | Federico Colozza, Massimo Bagarani, Luigi Salvati | University of Pavia; Marconi University; University of Messina |
| 2026-10-11 | [From instability to prosperity: preindustrial climatic variability and contemporary regional development in Europe](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00168-026-01566-8) | [The Annals of Regional Science](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/the-annals-of-regional-science.md) | Roberto Ezcurra | Universidad Pública de Navarra (UPNA); Instituto de Investigación Avanzada en Empresa y Economía |
| 2026-10-10 | [Productivity and employment adjustments in regional economic resilience](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00168-026-01576-6) | [The Annals of Regional Science](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/the-annals-of-regional-science.md) | Giulia Iannone, Ascani Andrea, Alessandra Faggian et al. | Gran Sasso Science Institute; West Virginia University |
| 2026-10-09 | [Public certification, information asymmetry, and investment](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00168-026-01573-9) | [The Annals of Regional Science](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/the-annals-of-regional-science.md) | Antonio Acconcia, Maria Rosaria Alfano, Anna Laura Baraldi et al. | Centre for Studies in Economics and Finance; University of Naples Federico II; University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli" |
| 2026-10-09 | [Correction: Divided autonomy: fiscal decentralisation across Italian regions and municipalities](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00168-026-01578-4) | [The Annals of Regional Science](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/the-annals-of-regional-science.md) | Carlo Gianelle, Agnese Sacchi, Simone Salotti | European Commission; Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy; University of Urbino; … |
| 2026-10-09 | [Race to the top or bottom? Asymmetric strategic interactions in China’s urban digital economy](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00168-026-01564-w) | [The Annals of Regional Science](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/the-annals-of-regional-science.md) | Weijin Qian, Jinyao Mu | Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Sichuan University; Sichuan Agricultural University |
| 2026-10-08 | [The impact of marketization on urban economic resilience: evidence from China](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00168-026-01572-w) | [The Annals of Regional Science](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/the-annals-of-regional-science.md) | Ping Su, Bingqian Bu | Chongqing University of Technology |
| 2026-10-08 | [Structural change and economic complexity in Brazil’s manufacturing sector: evidence across the states (2011–2019)](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00168-026-01575-7) | [The Annals of Regional Science](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/the-annals-of-regional-science.md) | Luiz Carlos de Santana Ribeiro, Luciano Ferreira Gabriel, Bruno de Oliveira Cruz et al. | Institute of Applied Economic Research; Universidad de Oviedo |
| 2026-10-07 | [Do firms conducting environmental projects funded by European Regional Development Funds perform better in Galicia (Spain)? The role of innovation](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00168-026-01565-9) | [The Annals of Regional Science](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/the-annals-of-regional-science.md) | Diego Sande Veiga, Víctor Giovanny Ballena Domínguez, Paula Noya Vázquez et al. | Universidade de Santiago de Compostela; Peruvian University of Applied Sciences; University of Sousse |
| 2026-10-06 | [Do digitalization and institutional capacity improve EU fund management for bridging territorial gaps? Evidence from the 2014–2020 Cohesion Policy](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00168-026-01562-y) | [The Annals of Regional Science](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/the-annals-of-regional-science.md) | Benedetta Coluccia, Valentina Cattivelli, Roberta Barbieri | Pegaso University; University of Salento |
| 2026-10-05 | [The empirics of the tourism–growth nexus: how does tourism specialization affect regional growth paths?](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00168-026-01574-8) | [The Annals of Regional Science](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/the-annals-of-regional-science.md) | David Boto‐García, Roberto Balado‐Naves, José Francisco Baños-Pino et al. | Universidad de Oviedo |
| 2026-10-01 | [From recognition to financing: does demonstration park designation increase external debt financing for cultural and creative firms?](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00168-026-01580-w) | [The Annals of Regional Science](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/the-annals-of-regional-science.md) | Shaner Chu, Mengting Chen | Zhejiang University of Technology |
| 2026-10-01 | [Tourism in Balance and public investments in Italian regions](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00168-026-01568-6) | [The Annals of Regional Science](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/the-annals-of-regional-science.md) | Martina Aronica, Maria Francesca Cracolici, Davide Piacentino et al. | University of Palermo |
| 2026-10-01 | [Finance, human capital, and regional inequality in Türkiye: unveiling convergence and growth dynamics](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00168-026-01577-5) | [The Annals of Regional Science](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/the-annals-of-regional-science.md) | Hasan Tutar, Arif Saldanlı, Yusuf Bahadır KAVAS et al. | Baku Engineering University; Beykent University; Istanbul University; … |
| 2026-09-29 | [Mission-oriented innovation policy and regional hierarchy: a structural critique](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00168-026-01571-x) | [The Annals of Regional Science](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/the-annals-of-regional-science.md) | Johan P. Larsson, Johan Grip | Ratio; University of Cambridge; Uppsala University |

## Cite this page

Scholar4AI. (2026). The Annals of Regional Science. Journal Research Rankings. Retrieved October 26, 2026, from https://scholar4ai.com/journals/the-annals-of-regional-science

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