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The Location of Superstores in Italy: A Metric Approach

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  • Angelo Leogrande

    (Dyrecta Lab s.r.l.)

  • Alessandro Massaro

    (Dyrecta Lab s.r.l.)

  • Maurizio Galiano

    (Dyrecta Lab s.r.l.)

Abstract

The role of socio-economic determinants for superstore location is analyzed. Data are collected by Italian Minister of Economic Development and ISTAT. Results show a positive effect of superstore location in respect to GDP, Employment and population. Panel data analysis shows positive relations among superstore location and Instruction and Formation, Economic Wellness, Social Relationships.

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  • Angelo Leogrande & Alessandro Massaro & Maurizio Galiano, 2020. "The Location of Superstores in Italy: A Metric Approach," International Journal of Business and Management, International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences, vol. 8(1), pages 35-64, May.
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    Keywords

    Cluster Analysis; Panel Data; Branding; Location;
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    JEL classification:

    • C38 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Classification Methdos; Cluster Analysis; Principal Components; Factor Analysis
    • C33 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Models with Panel Data; Spatio-temporal Models
    • R30 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Real Estate Markets, Spatial Production Analysis, and Firm Location - - - General

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