Locations and Relocations:Modelling, Determinants, and Interrelations

Author

Arauzo Carod, Josep Maria

Manjón Antolín, Miguel C.

Other authors

Universitat Rovira i Virgili. Departament d'Economia

Publication date

2007



Abstract

Empirical studies on industrial location do not typically distinguish between new and relocated establishments. This paper addresses this shortcoming using data on the frequency of these events in municipalities of the same economic-administrative region. This enables us to test not only for differences in their determinants but also for interrelations between start-ups and relocations. Estimates from count regression models for cross-section and panel data show that, although partial effects differ, common patterns arise in “institutional” and “neoclassical” explanatory factors. Also, start-ups and relocations are positive but asymmetrically related. JEL classification: C25, R30, R10. Keywords: cities, count data models, industrial location

Document Type

Working document

Language

English

CDU Subject

332 - Regional economics. Territorial economics. Land economics. Housing economics.

Subject

Localització industrial; Ciutats; Models economètrics

Pages

38

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Collection

Documents de treball del Departament d'Economia; 2007-06

Documents

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