Spatial inequality is a dimension of overall inequality, but it has added significance when spatial and regional divisions align with political and ethnic tensions to undermine social and political stability. Also important in the policy debate is a perceived sense that increasing internal spatial inequality is related to greater openness of economies, and to globalization in general. Abstracts (or, better, complete drafts) should be sent to Ravi Kanbur to arrive by November 30, 2001, at: Professor Ravi Kanbur, Email: sk145@cornell.edu Fax: 607 255 9984 Cornell University 309 Warren Hall Ithaca, NY 14853, U.S.A. Decisions on papers will be communicated by end December, 2001.