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Abstract
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.