The Location Decision of Hardwood Manufacturing in the Northern and Central Appalachian States
Year: 1992
Type: article
Abstract: This study's objective is to identify and understand the factors important to hardwood processors’ location decisions in the northern and central Appalachian region. Concepts from neoclassical and behavioral location theories were integrated to develop a general framework for analyzing these decisions. Logit regression analysis was used to determine those establishment characteristics related to the likelihood of location search. To a great extent, establishments locate based on personal ties and do not conduct searches. Most variables found to influence the likelihood of search are not controllable by state or local governments. The implications are that existing establishments should be targeted for retention and expansion, rather than focusing on recruitment.
Authors: Stephen M. Smith, John E. Bodenman, Stephen B. Jones
Institution: Pennsylvania State University
Language: English
Subfield: Economics and Econometrics
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1607277297