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Jobs in Space: Some Evidence on Spatial Uniformity in the Job Generation Process

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    (School of Economics at Lancashire Polytechnic, Preston, Lancashire, PRI 2TQ)

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The paper presents evidence on and suggests an explanation for spatial uniformity in the job generation process. In other components of change studies plant location is an important determinant of variations in the processes underlying employment change. This study for the West Yorkshire subregion whilst confirming the importance of plant size raises questions as to the importance of plant location in this process. This is explained with regard to the changing nature of the demand and supply of labour and land and to structural changes in manufacturing. Both factors may be working to fundamentally change the relationship between centre and periphery in terms of the ability to generate new jobs.

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  • S.M. Dobson, 1989. "Jobs in Space: Some Evidence on Spatial Uniformity in the Job Generation Process," Urban Studies, Urban Studies Journal Limited, vol. 26(6), pages 611-625, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:urbstu:v:26:y:1989:i:6:p:611-625
    DOI: 10.1080/00420988920080711
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    1. Nicholas Oulton, 1987. "Plant Closures and the Productivity 'Miracle' in Manufacturing," National Institute Economic Review, National Institute of Economic and Social Research, vol. 121(1), pages 53-59, August.
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    1. H.D. Watts, 1991. "Plant Closures in Urban Areas: Towards a Local Policy Response," Urban Studies, Urban Studies Journal Limited, vol. 28(5), pages 803-817, October.

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