Clustering, Competition, and Spillover Effects: Evidence from Cambodia

Sokty Chhair and Carol Newman

No wp-2014-065, WIDER Working Paper Series from World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER)

Abstract: The potential benefits of the geographical clustering of economic activity have been well documented in the literature, yet there is little empirical evidence quantifying these effects in developing country contexts. This is surprising given the emphasis in industrial policy on productivity growth and the potential gains that could be made by facilitating cluster formation. It is also possible that for some firms there may be disadvantages associated with locating close to competitors, in particular if they sell to customers located in the same geographic area.

Keywords: Competition; Economic development; Industrial management; Manufacturing industries; Service industries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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