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The Stability Threshold and Two Facts of Polarization
Haimanko, Ori; Le Breton, Michel; Weber, Shlomo - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2005
In this paper we introduce the notion of stability threshold that quantifies the minimal returns to size sufficient to prevent credible secession threats by regions of the country. Severity of internal tension has been linked to degree of polarization of citizens' preferences and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005123952
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Industrial Clusters: Equilibrium, Welfare and Policy
Norman, Victor D; Venables, Anthony J - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2001
This Paper studies the size and number of industrial clusters that will arise in a multi-country world in which … welfare maximum, showing that the equilibrium will generally have clusters that are too small, while there are possibly too … too small clusters. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005067646
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Spatial Concentration and Firm-Level Productivity in France
Martin, Philippe; Mayer, Thierry; Mayneris, Florian - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2008
significant are modest and geographically very limited. The gains from clusters are also quite well internalized by firms in their …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005498038
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Are clusters more resilient in crises? Evidence from French exporters in 2008-2009
Martin, Philippe; Mayer, Thierry; Mayneris, Florian - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2013
Clusters have already been extensively shown to favor firm-level economic performance (productivity, exports …, innovation etc.). However, little is known about the capacity of firms in clusters to resist economic shocks. In this paper, we … analyze whether firms that agglomerate in clusters and firms that have been selected to benefit from the "competitiveness …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011084140
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Testing for Localization Using Micro-Geographic Data
Duranton, Gilles; Overman, Henry G - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2002
To study the detailed location patterns of industries, and particularly the tendency for industries to cluster relative to overall manufacturing, we develop distance-based tests of localization. In contrast to previous studies, our approach allows us to assess the statistical significance of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005666724
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Economies of Scale in European Manufacturing Revisited
Henriksen, Espen; Steen, Frode; Ulltveit-Moe, Karen-Helene - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2001
We test for internal and external economies of scale in European manufacturing, employing a more disaggregated data set than has been used in earlier analyses. We aim to separate externalities from common business cycle effects. Fifteen European manufacturing industries in Germany, France, the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005667100
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Exploring the Detailed Location Patters of UK Manufacturing Industries using Microgeographic Data
Duranton, Gilles; Overman, Henry G - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2006
We use a point-pattern methodology to explore the detailed location patterns of UK manufacturing industries. In particular, we consider the location of entrants and exiters vs. continuing establishments, domestic- vs. foreign-owned, large vs. small, and affiliated vs. independent. We also...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005792236
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Public Support to Clusters: A Firm Level Study of French “Local Productive Systems”
Martin, Philippe; Mayer, Thierry; Mayneris, Florian - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2008
This paper analyzes empirically a public policy promoting industrial clusters in France. Cluster policies have become …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005661530