The relationship between diversification and wage inequality in regions is still poorly understood. Related diversification is crucial for economic growth of regions. Related diversification in more complex industries tends to increase wage inequality between regions. Related diversification in...

It is widely recognized that most economic activities show a tendency to agglomerate in space and, therefore, economic interactions among firms are likely to be influenced by their geographical proximity. Recently, the literature (Boschma, 2005) has remarked that other dimensions of proximity...