This paper re-examines the Finnish evidence presented by Lehtonen and Tykkyläinen on the use of location quotients (LQs) in estimating regional input coefficients and multipliers. They argue that the choice of an LQ-based method is a gamble and that there is no single method that can be...

This paper examines the use of location quotients (LQs) in constructing regional input-output tables. Its focus is on the modified FLQ formula proposed by Flegg and Webber (1997). Using data for 20 Finnish regions, ranging in size from very small to very large, we determine appropriate values...

This paper proposes a new approach to the regionalization of national input–output tables where suitable regional data are scarce and analysts are considering using location quotients (LQs). We focus on the FLQ formula, which frequently yields the best results of the pure LQ-based methods, and...

F<sc>legg</sc> A. T. and T<sc>ohmo</sc> T. Regional input -- output tables and the FLQ formula: a case study of Finland, <italic>Regional Studies</italic>. This paper examines the use of location quotients (LQs) in constructing regional input -- output tables. Its focus is on the modified FLQ formula proposed by Flegg and...