Locational Preferences of Entrepreneurs: Stated Preferences in The Netherlands and Germany

by W.J. Meester

Overview

In this book, locational preferences of firms in The Netherlands and Germany are studied from a behavioural point of view. Stated preferences of entrepreneurs in each country are examined, using various types of statistical analysis. The influence of both firm and place characteristics is analysed. Special attention is given to the relation between distance and rating. Other topics mentioned are changes in the rating patterns in time, the relation of locational preferences with other types of spatial preferences and with locational behaviour. The results of the analyses may be regarded as relevant to behavioural theory as well as to the practice of government policies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783790801781
Publisher:	Physica-Verlag HD
Publication date:	05/14/2004
Series:	Contributions to Economics
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2004
Pages:	226
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.36(d)

Table of Contents

1 Introduction.- 2 Theory.- 3 Empirical Basis.- 4 Data Collection.- 5 Rating of Locations.- 6 The Influence of Firm Characteristics.- 7 The Influence of Location Factors.- 8 The Relation between Distance and Rating.- 9 Development over Time.- 10 A Wider Perspective.- 11 Summary and Conclusions.- References.- Appendices.