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The Role of Inward Investment in Urban Economic Development: The Cases of Bristol, Cardiff and Plymouth

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  • Peter Gripaios

    (Plymouth Business School, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon PL4 8AA, UK.)

  • Rose Gripaios

    (Plymouth Business School, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon PL4 8AA, UK.)

  • Max Munday

    (Welsh Economy Research Unit, CardiffBusinessSchool, 66 Park Place, Cardiff CF1 3 AS, Wales, UK. mundaymc@cf.uk)

Abstract

This paper examines the role of manufacturing and services foreign direct investment (FDI) in the restructuring of the three large cities in the South West and Wales: Bristol, Plymouth and Cardiff. Key differences in the FDI stock of each city are analysed, with special attention given to location rationale and quality of investments. Bristol is found to be comparatively successful in attracting high-grade manufacturing, regional service centres of manufacturing companies, and financial and computer services firms. Location and policy influences have meant that Cardiff and Plymouth have been more dependent on 'production only' facilities; and Plymouth, in particular, has had difficulty attracting financial and business services investment. Policy and practical ramifications of the study are explained.

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  • Peter Gripaios & Rose Gripaios & Max Munday, 1997. "The Role of Inward Investment in Urban Economic Development: The Cases of Bristol, Cardiff and Plymouth," Urban Studies, Urban Studies Journal Limited, vol. 34(4), pages 579-603, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:urbstu:v:34:y:1997:i:4:p:579-603
    DOI: 10.1080/0042098975934
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    1. Stephen Hill & Max Munday, 1994. "The Regional Distribution of Foreign Manufacturing Investment in the UK," Palgrave Macmillan Books, Palgrave Macmillan, number 978-1-349-13101-3.
    2. Jim Taylor, 1993. "An Analysis of the Factors Determining the Geographical Distribution of Japanese Manufacturing Investment in the UK, 1984-91," Urban Studies, Urban Studies Journal Limited, vol. 30(7), pages 1209-1224, August.
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