145189 20260217205558.0 doi 10.1016/j.jrurstud.2024.103421 sideral 139946 ART-2024-139946 eng Alonso, M. Pilar Measuring the relationship between territorial exclusion and depopulation – A municipal classification proposal to guide territorial balance 2024 Access copy available to the general public Unrestricted The rural exodus in Europe has triggered population loss and ageing in many regions, exacerbating demographic and socio-economic imbalances. This study employs a comprehensive methodology to address these challenges, introducing a Territorial Exclusion indicator that covers deficiencies in services, economic stagnation, and limited accessibility of municipalities. Using structural equation modeling, we demonstrate how territorial exclusion acts as a fundamental factor driving depopulation. Furthermore, the study identifies homogeneous groups of municipalities based on their level of territorial exclusion, emphasizing the need for differentiated approaches in developing targeted and effective territorial development policies. To illustrate these findings, we focus on the region of Aragon (Spain) as an extreme example, providing valuable insights into the broader implications of territorial exclusion and informing strategies for addressing depopulation challenges in the region and beyond. info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/ES/DGA/LMP07-21 info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/ES/DGA/S41-20R info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess by-nc https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.es 5.7 2024 REGIONAL & URBAN PLANNING 7 / 55 = 0.127 2024 Q1 T1 GEOGRAPHY 10 / 174 = 0.057 2024 Q1 T1 1.763 2024 Development 2024 Q1 Sociology and Political Science 2024 Q1 Geography, Planning and Development 2024 Q1 Forestry 2024 Q1 11.3 2024 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Gargallo, Pilar Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0003-1205-1756 Lample, Luis Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0003-2448-5228 López-Escolano, Carlos Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0002-1653-7780 Miguel, Jesús A. Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0003-1394-9816 Salvador, Manuel Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0002-5788-6661 3006 435 Universidad de Zaragoza Dpto. Geograf. Ordenac.Territ. Área Geografía Humana 4014 623 Universidad de Zaragoza Dpto. Economía Aplicada Área Métodos Cuant.Econ.Empres 4002 230 Universidad de Zaragoza Dpto. Contabilidad y Finanzas Área Economía Finan. y Contab. 111 (2024), 103421 [14 pp. ] J. rural stud. JOURNAL OF RURAL STUDIES 0743-0167 8924496 http://zaguan.unizar.es/record/145189/files/texto_completo.pdf Versión publicada 2732014 http://zaguan.unizar.es/record/145189/files/texto_completo.jpg?subformat=icon icon Versión publicada oai:zaguan.unizar.es:145189 articulos driver 2026-02-17-20:43:37 ARTICLE