In this Chapter I develop an empirical framework to estimate the role of agglomeration externalities, especially those stemming from input-output linkages, in the location process of US manufacturing plants. Furthermore, drawing on the model of Holmes and Stevens (2004b), I propose a way to reconcile some previous puzzling results about proximity to consumers' demand and the scope of agglomeration forces. Results suggest that ows of intermediate goods have a positive impact, especially f
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Centre for Economic Performance 2010-2015
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Bibliographic Information
Type: Book Chapter
Book Title: Geography, Institutions and Regional Economic Performance (2012)
ISBN: 978-3-642-33394-1