Footloose: An analysis of the drivers of firm relocations over various distances
This paper examines the differences in the drivers of short- and long-distance relocations of firms. It presents an event history analysis of a panel data set of Dutch firms. The findings indicate that short-distance relocations (within the same municipality and labour market) are triggered by growth and the corresponding need for more space, while longer distance relocations are mainly influenced by regional characteristics.
A spatial concentration of similar or related firms, a higher level of urbanisation and R&D intensity within the region keep firms from leaving their labour market region. However, this does not apply to firms that are located in a region with a higher share of innovative firms, as they are more inclined to relocate outside their region.
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- Publication title
- Footloose: An analysis of the drivers of firm relocations over various distances
- Publication date
- 12 April 2012
- Publication type
- Publicatie
- Magazine
- Regional Science (online publication)
- Product number
- 1051
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