This paper is aimed at assessing distribution of Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) expenditure through the European
Union (EU) space. Firstly, spatial distribution of past CAP expenditure is analysed, specifically 2007-2011 payments.
Both overall expenditure and disentangled measures are investigated; major territorial patterns through the EU-27 are
highlighted as well. Secondly, spatial distribution of future expenditure, according to latest 2014-2020 CAP reform, is
analysed. In particular, we assess re-distributional effects connected with spatial spillovers that are due to regional
economic integration. Assessment is made through the adoption of a multiregional I-O model. The analysis is carried out
at a very high level of disaggregation, i.e. NUTS 3 level throughout the EU-27. Furthermore, a specific focus is devoted
to rural-urban relationships.
