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.
