Is there a limit to agglomeration? Evidence from productivity of Dutch firms

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Rizov, M., Oskam, A. and Walsh, P. 2012. Is there a limit to agglomeration? Evidence from productivity of Dutch firms. Regional Science and Urban Economics. 42 (4), pp. 595-606. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.regsciurbeco.2012.02.006
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TitleIs there a limit to agglomeration? Evidence from productivity of Dutch firms
AuthorsRizov, M., Oskam, A. and Walsh, P.
Abstract

We compute aggregate productivity of three categories of regions, classified by level of urbanization and density of economic activity in the Netherlands, from firm-specific total factor productivity (TFP) measures. TFP measures are estimated by a semi-parametric algorithm, within 2-digit industries, covering agriculture, manufacturing, construction, trade and services, using AMADEUS data over the period 1997-2006. We analyse the productivity differentials across urbanization categories by decomposing them into industry productivity effect and industry composition effect. Our analysis indicates that there is non-linear net effect of agglomeration on productivity growth but in levels agglomeration is associated with higher productivity.

PublisherElsevier
JournalRegional Science and Urban Economics
ISSN0166-0462
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Print03 Mar 2012
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Deposited18 Apr 2012
Output statusPublished
Accepted author manuscript
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1016/j.regsciurbeco.2012.02.006
LanguageEnglish
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