2020 Volume 50 Issue 2 Pages 323-344
In recent regional measures, the continuation of small towns and villages has been emphasized. On the other hand, there are large differences in small areas even within the same prefecture due to geographical conditions and historical processes. For this reason, measures and activities that were effective in other areas are not always appropriate responses. In order to respond appropriately to the survival of the small area, it is necessary to clarify the economic situation of the area, that is, production, employment and wages, and consumption. For that purpose, a detailed input-output table of cities, towns, and villages is required.
The first purpose of this study is to construct an input-output table of all cities, towns, and villages in Tottori Prefecture, which had not been prepared before. On the other hand, the life of towns and villages does not stand alone, but consists of a steady production and consumption range centered on cities. In particular, the relationship between input and output with the city, and the acquisition of income through employment in the city, are important for the continuation of towns and villages.
The second purpose of this study is to construct an inter-regional input-output table between cities, towns, and villages within a regular living range centered on cities. The inter-regional input coefficient table and inverse matrix table clarified the economic and industrial relationship between cities and towns and villages.
The final purpose of this study is to confirm the viability of towns and villages from the economic relationship with the central city in certain region. The analysis was performed by principal component analysis, using the population and economic inducing effects as indices.
As a result, it became clear that the most important requirement was productivity. In addition, industries that rely on local resources are more influential. However, this is a feature of regions where there is no major industry such as the automobile industry or heavy chemical industry. The second important requirement is a close relationship with the city, which is a purchase and sale and employment relationship.
JEL Classifications:R11, R12, R15
