Location, technical change and labour migration in a heterogeneous industry

Firms react to changing labour- and output-market characteristics. Reactions are constrained by the technical capabilities and capital assests of individual firms, and by locational inertia based on the longevity of fixed capital stock. The overall system evolves as a result of factor-market respons...

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Published in:Regional studies 1988-12, Vol.22 (Dec 88), p.515-529
Main Authors: Amrhein, C G, Harrington, J W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Factors
Labour market
Location of industry
Technological change
USA
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Summary:Firms react to changing labour- and output-market characteristics. Reactions are constrained by the technical capabilities and capital assests of individual firms, and by locational inertia based on the longevity of fixed capital stock. The overall system evolves as a result of factor-market response and the convergence of firm characteristics on a limited number of viable types. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0034-3404