The social structure of entrepreneurial activity : Geographic concentration of footwear production in the United States, 1940-1989

Nearly all industries exhibit geographic concentration. Most theories of the location of industry explain the persistence of these production centers as the result of economic efficiency. Sorenson and Audia argue instead that heterogeneity in entrepreneurial opportunities, rather than differential p...

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Published in:The American journal of sociology 2000-09, Vol.106 (2), p.424-462
Main Authors: SORENSON, Olav, AUDIA, Pino G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Clothing industry
Economic efficiency
Economic geography
Economic sociology
Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship
Footwear
Garment Industry
Geographic aspects
Geographic Distribution
Geography
History
Industrial Production
Industry
Location of industry
Production. Distribution. Advertising
Shoe industry
Sociology
Sociology of economy and development
U.S.A
United States of America
USA
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Summary:Nearly all industries exhibit geographic concentration. Most theories of the location of industry explain the persistence of these production centers as the result of economic efficiency. Sorenson and Audia argue instead that heterogeneity in entrepreneurial opportunities, rather than differential performance, maintains geographic concentration.
ISSN:0002-9602
1537-5390
DOI:10.1086/316962