The firm relocation decision: an empirical investigation

A.E. Brouwer, I. Mariotti, J.N. van Ommeren

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Abstract

In the current paper, the determinants of firm relocation behaviour in twenty-one countries during the period 1997-1999 are analyzed. We demonstrate that internal growth factors measured by increases, but also decreases, in the workforce induce firm relocation. Firms that serve larger markets relocate more often. It is also demonstrated that relocations are often a result of acquisitions, mergers and take-overs, which are a consequence of external growth. © Springer-Verlag 2004.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)335-347
Number of pages13
JournalThe Annals of Regional Science
Volume38
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2004

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