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Comparative Advantage and Economic Geography: Estimating the Location of Production in the EU

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  • Midelfart-Knarvik, K.H.
  • Overman, H.G.
  • Venables, A.J.
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We develop and econometrically estimate a model of the location of industries across countries. The model combines factor endowments and geographical considerations, and shows how industry and country characteristics interact to determine the location of production.

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  • Midelfart-Knarvik, K.H. & Overman, H.G. & Venables, A.J., 2000. "Comparative Advantage and Economic Geography: Estimating the Location of Production in the EU," Papers 18/00, Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration-.
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    Keywords

    ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY ; PRODUCTIVITY ; LABOUR;
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    • F10 - International Economics - - Trade - - - General

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