The objective of this paper is to explore the relative importance of each of Marshall's agglomeration mechanisms by examining the location of new manufacturing firms in Spain. In particular, we estimate the count of new firms by industry and location as a function of (pre-determined) local...

In this paper we analyze the unintended effects on mobility of a national place-based policy (SIPTEA) increasing unemployment protection in two lagging regions of southern Spain, namely, Extremadura and Andalucía. Using a border identification strategy and (1981 and 1991) census data at the...

The objective of this paper is to explore the relative importance of each of Marshall’s agglomeration mechanisms by examining the location of new manufacturing firms in Spain. In particular, we estimate the count of new firms by industry and location as a function of (pre-determined) local...