A Stochastic Theory of Geographic Concentration and the Empirical Evidence in Germany

A stochastic model of the evolution of the firm population in a region and industry is developed. This model is used to make predictions about the expected probability distribution of the firm number in regions and their dynamics. Data on the spatial distribution of firms in Germany is used to check the predictions and estimate the parameters of the model. This is done for 196 industries separately.

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Year of publication:	2006-09
Authors:	Brenner, T.
Institutions:	Volkswirtschaft Abteilung, Fachbereich Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Subject:	geographic concentration \| industry dynamics \| local clusters \| empirical methodology

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	Papers on Economics and Evolution.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Notes:	28 pages
Classification:	C12 - Hypothesis Testing ; L60 - Industry Studies: Manufacturing. General ; R12 - Size and Spatial Distributions of Regional Economic Activity
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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