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Strategic Location Choice, R&D, and Sourcing Strategies

In: Complexity and Geographical Economics

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  • Michael Kopel

    (University of Graz)

  • Mario Pezzino

    (University of Manchester)

  • Björn Brand

    (University of Graz)

Abstract

In the following chapter we figure out theoretical approaches in industrial organization to analyze firm’s strategic location choice decision in an oligopolistic environment. Our research interest is twofold. First, we consider firm’s investments and activities regarding R&D. Second, we focus on a firm’s sourcing channel choice. In both streams of literature our main interest is put on firms’ strategic interaction by means of the analysis of a firm decision’s influence on its competitors’ strategies. Due to the fact that this chapter does not solely display a review of the existing literature, we additionally highlight research questions and possible extensions for further research. In summary, we show the significance of firm’s strategic motives within their decision-making process for both itself and its rivals. Additionally, the influence of strategic effects plays an important role for policy makers.

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  • Michael Kopel & Mario Pezzino & Björn Brand, 2015. "Strategic Location Choice, R&D, and Sourcing Strategies," Dynamic Modeling and Econometrics in Economics and Finance, in: Pasquale Commendatore & Saime Kayam & Ingrid Kubin (ed.), Complexity and Geographical Economics, edition 127, pages 301-324, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:dymchp:978-3-319-12805-4_12
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-12805-4_12
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