The agglomeration of knowledge-intensive business services firms

Giacinto, Valter Di; Micucci, Giacinto; Tosoni, Alessandro

doi:10.1007/s00168-020-00995-3

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“…In addition, we assume a moderator effect on localization as we interact the set of dummy variables capturing sector-specific effects with the localization variables. In line with previous evidence on Italy's urban local labour market areas (Di Giacinto et al 2020), we expect that the productivity and wage premia of establishments localized in urban areas are higher in technology-intensive and knowledge-based sectors compared to other manufacturing and services activities.…”

Section: Localization and Urbanizationsupporting

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Urban Non-urban Agglomeration Divide: Is There a Gap in Productivity and Wages?

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This paper investigates the productivity–wage relation using a novel and integrated employer-employee database covering the entire population of non-financial firms’ plants in one of the most developed regions in Europe, i.e., the Italian Lombardy region. We suggest that although a growing literature shows that locating in urban areas yields substantial productivity gains due to agglomeration economies, the interaction between productivity and wages is ultimately the key to ascertaining the true advantage of the high densely populated areas. By adopting an empirical specification that allows us to explore interaction effects between localization and the sector of activity at the establishment level, we find that agglomeration economies play a significant but conditional role in affecting productivity and wage differentials while also controlling for firm-specific factors (in particular, job-related characteristics) and selection effects. The estimated impacts are heterogeneous across sectors, depending on their technological features. The effect of locating in High-density urban areas on the productive-wage gap is significantly positive only in highly knowledge-intensive services sectors; for firms supplying less technologically sophisticated services and for manufacturing plants, the impact is either not significant or negative. Locating in Rural areas generally exerts a downward (or not significant) impact on the productivity-wage gap.

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Section: Localization and Urbanizationsupporting

confidence: 86%

Urban Non-urban Agglomeration Divide: Is There a Gap in Productivity and Wages?

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“…1.3. kibs y manufacturas: aglomeración, coaglomeración y crecimiento económico Las kibs son agentes claves en la generación de procesos de "innovación abierta", ya que, a través de sus redes de clientes, incentivan la actualización y revalorización de productos y servicios en diversos sectores productivos, incluyendo la industria manufacturera (Lafuente et al, 2017(Lafuente et al, , 2019Di Giacinto et al, 2020;Doloreux & Frigon, 2020;Sisti & Goena, 2020;Zieba, 2021). Esto resulta clave para empresas que no cuentan con recursos y capacidad para desarrollar innovación interna o propia (Brunow et al, 2020).…”

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Dinámicas de la aglomeración de empresas de manufactura y de empresas de servicios intensivos en conocimiento (KIBS) en las zonas metropolitanas de Toluca y Querétaro, 2010-2020

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Álvarez Lobato,

Garrocho

2024

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Este artículo analiza la integración entre las empresas de servicios intensivos en conocimiento (KIBS) y la manufactura, partiendo de que esta genera alto crecimiento económico local y competitividad. Se utilizan técnicas espaciales de análisis de patrones de puntos. Se estudian dos zonas metropolitanas del centro de México, Toluca y Querétaro, ambas próximas a Ciudad de México, cuyo desarrollo industrial ha sido distinto. A pesar de sus diferencias, los resultados sugieren que los kibs se enlazan a la industria del transporte, motor de las exportaciones mexicanas y clave en la consolidación en lascadenas globales de valor.

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“…In other words, urban agglomeration means that the local labor market's size can yield productivity gains (Ciccone, 2002;de la Roca & Puga, 2017;Glaeser &Resseger, 2010;Groot & de Groot, 2020;Lee et al, 2017;Prasert-soong&Puttanapong, 2022;Venhorst, 2017). The higher productivity observed in a dense labor market could be influenced by preferences that arise due to increased competition in that market (Ciccone, 2002;Di Giacinto et al, 2020;Gould, 2007;Henderson & Turner, 2020;Moretti, 2010;Shi et al, 2022;Sveikauskas, 1975;Tadjoeddin& Mercer-Blackman, 2018). Moretti (2010) contends that the size of the labor market is correlated with reduced unemployment risk for employees and the presence of job vacancies for companies, both of which reflect wage differences.…”

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Exploring Local Labor Markets and Knowledge Spillover from a Spatial Perspective

Wijayanti

2023

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Relevance. Cities serve as vital hubs for socioeconomic activities, fostering convergence in local labor markets characterized by high productivity, premium wages, and knowledge spillover. Jakarta Metropolitan, as Indonesia's economic center, embodies these advantages, prompting the need for a spatial investigation of their regional association. Research Objective. This study examines the unique attributes of the labor market in the Jakarta Metropolitan Area. The analysis encompasses anomalies such as the impact of premium wages on local labor productivity and the influence of education levels, as a proxy for knowledge spillover, on urban labor productivity. Data and Methods. Utilizing microdata from Sakernas and macrodata from BPS for 2017-2019, this study offers a comprehensive analysis of the Jakarta Metropolitan Area. By synthesizing cross-level data, the intricate interplay between productivity, wages, and area size becomes evident, particularly the tendency for skilled individuals to gravitate toward larger urban centers. Employing spatial regression, the analysis takes into account local characteristics in regions. Results. Density and education have a positive correlation, while the number of holders of bachelor's degrees has a surprisingly negative impact on productivity. Notably, higher aggregate education levels enhance regional productivity throughout the Jakarta Metropolitan Area, except for highly educated individuals. The level of education influences the minimum wage in a region, driven by spatial disparities in the educational infrastructure and quality. The number of educated people also influences wages in and across regions, prompting migration to regions with higher salaries. Conclusions. By integrating microdata and macrodata and employing spatial regression techniques, this study shows the connection between education, productivity, and regional dynamics, particularly in the Jakarta Metropolitan Area. These findings challenge the assumption that possessing a high level of education guarantees higher productivity and remuneration, demonstrating the need for education reforms that align with labor market demands and bolster the economy.

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The agglomeration of knowledge-intensive business services firms

Cited by 18 publications

References 34 publications

Urban Non-urban Agglomeration Divide: Is There a Gap in Productivity and Wages?

Urban Non-urban Agglomeration Divide: Is There a Gap in Productivity and Wages?

Dinámicas de la aglomeración de empresas de manufactura y de empresas de servicios intensivos en conocimiento (KIBS) en las zonas metropolitanas de Toluca y Querétaro, 2010-2020

Exploring Local Labor Markets and Knowledge Spillover from a Spatial Perspective

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