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THE LOCATION OF NONMETROPOLITAN HIGH†TECH INDUSTRIES: A Comparison of Regional Determinants

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  • John E. Keith
  • David L. Barkley

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A study of the location of three classifications of high†tech industries in rural areas was undertaken using ordinary least squares, Tobit, and a two†step estimation procedure suggested by Heckman (1976). The results indicate that the location decision for high tech firms is influenced primarily by the county population, adjacency to an SMSA, and the expenditures on public infrastructure (exclusive of education expenditures). However, location near interstate highways was generally not a significant factor. Results were similar between branch and unit (single ownership) plants. Some differences in signs of orders of magnitude occurred among the estimation procedures. Making a choice between Tobit and Heckman approaches depends upon the goal of the research.

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  • John E. Keith & David L. Barkley, 1991. "THE LOCATION OF NONMETROPOLITAN HIGH†TECH INDUSTRIES: A Comparison of Regional Determinants," Review of Urban & Regional Development Studies, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 3(1), pages 60-77, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:revurb:v:3:y:1991:i:1:p:60-77
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-940X.1991.tb00079.x
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    1. Genevieve Giuliano, 1998. "Information Technology, Work Patterns and Intra-metropolitan Location: A Case Study," Urban Studies, Urban Studies Journal Limited, vol. 35(7), pages 1077-1095, June.
    2. Peter Gordon & Harry W. Richardson & Gang Yu, 1998. "Metropolitan and Non-metropolitan Employment Trends in the US: Recent Evidence and Implications," Urban Studies, Urban Studies Journal Limited, vol. 35(7), pages 1037-1057, June.

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