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Productivity and Proximity

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Don Webber () (School of Economics, University of the West of England, Bristol)
Paul White (Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK)

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Abstract

Abstract: Papers examining a developed nation’s labour productivity frequently ignore spatial effects. We present empirical results indicating that geographical proximity matters for plant-level productivity.

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Paper provided by University of the West of England, Department of Economics in its series Discussion Papers with number 0805.

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Date of creation: Mar 2008
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Handle: RePEc:uwe:wpaper:0805

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Keywords: distance; labour productivity;

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C21 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Cross-Sectional Models; Spatial Models; Treatment Effect Models
R32 - Urban, Rural, and Regional Economics - - Production Analysis and Firm Location - - - Other Production and Pricing Analysis

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