Spatial distribution of economic activities: an empirical approach usingself-organizing maps

Identifier:  PC:2098

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/PC2098

Authors:  Arauzo Carod, Josep Maria; Pablo Martí, Federico

Abstract:
The aim of this paper is to analyse the colocation patterns of industries and firms. We study the spatial distribution of firms from different industries at a microgeographic level and from this identify the main reasons for this locational behaviour. The empirical application uses data from Mercantile Registers of Spanish firms (manufacturers and services). Inter-sectorial linkages are shown using self-organizing maps. Key words: clusters, microgeographic data, self-organizing maps, firm location JEL classification: R10, R12, R34