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The Spatial Structure of Competitive Interactions: Evidence From Public Procurement Networks in Quebec

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  • Iván Marin

    (CESAER - Centre d'économie et de sociologie rurales appliquées à l'agriculture et aux espaces ruraux - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Dijon - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement)

  • Jean Dubé

    (ÉSAD - École supérieure d’aménagement du territoire et de développement régional [Laval] - ULaval - Université Laval [Québec])

  • Julie Le Gallo

    (CESAER - Centre d'économie et de sociologie rurales appliquées à l'agriculture et aux espaces ruraux - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Dijon - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement, Institut Agro Dijon - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement)

Abstract

How can functional procurement markets be delineated from observed bidding behavior? Using bid-level data from Quebec's municipal paving sector (2012–2019), we construct a geographical bidder overlap (GBO) index measuring supply-side substitutability between postal codes. Gravity-style regressions show that GBO decays with distance and increases with location similarity. Community detection on the GBO network identifies 28 functional market areas that diverge substantially from administrative boundaries. Exponential Random Graph models indicate that triadic closure, geographic proximity, and demand similarity are each associated with greater functional market overlap. These functional market areas suggest that standard regional units are imperfect proxies for competitive geography in this sector.

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  • Iván Marin & Jean Dubé & Julie Le Gallo, 2026. "The Spatial Structure of Competitive Interactions: Evidence From Public Procurement Networks in Quebec," Post-Print hal-05835110, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05835110
    DOI: 10.1177/01600176261492720
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