Is the division of labour limited by the extent of the market? Evidence from French cities
This paper provides supportive evidence to the notion that the division of labour is limited by the extent of the (local) market. We first propose a theoretical model. Its main prediction is that scarce specialists occupations are over-represented in large cities. Using census data for French cities, we find strong empirical support for this prediction.
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2011
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Authors: | Duranton, Gilles ; Jayet, Hubert |
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Journal of Urban Economics. - Elsevier, ISSN 0094-1190. - Vol. 69.2011, 1, p. 56-71
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Elsevier |
Keywords: | Division of labour Specialisation Extent of the market |
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