Ceteris paribus, spatial complexity and spatial equilibrium: An interpretative perspective

This paper addresses the implications of the well-known ceteris paribus postulate for spatial–economic equilibrium analysis under conditions of complex (non-linear dynamic) interactions in open systems. Under ever changing (e.g., evolutionary) conditions, there is a need for adjusting the standard tools in spatial–economic analysis, with more emphasis on evolutionary algorithms and computer simulations to offer a solid statistical underpinning of regional analysis.