Integration and industrial specialisation in the European Union

Karen Helen Midelfart-Knarvik; Henry G. Overman; Stephen Redding; Anthony J. Venables

doi:10.2307/3502978

Integration and industrial specialisation in the European Union

Karen Helen Midelfart-Knarvik, Henry G. Overman, Stephen Redding, Anthony J. Venables

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This paper analyses the industrial structure of the European Union. Our results show that from 1980 onwards, the industrial structures of EU economies have become increasingly dissimilar. In contrast, results for individual industries are more varied. Some industries have become more concentrated, while others have dispersed. Regression results suggest that both comparative advantage and economic geography forces are driving these changes. Despite these findings, a comparison with the US shows that EU industry remains less concentrated suggesting that there may be someway to go before the relocation process reaches its limit.

Original language	American English
Pages (from-to)	469-481
Number of pages	13
Journal	Revue Economique
Volume	53
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2307/3502978
State	Published - 2002
Externally published	Yes

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Economics, Econometrics and Finance(all)

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