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Media type:
E-Article
Title:
The Spatial Distribution of Urban Consumer Service Firms: Evidence from Yelp Reviews
Contributor:
Humphreys, Brad R.;
Matti, Josh
imprint:
World Scientific Pub Co Pte Ltd, 2023
Published in:International Journal of Empirical Economics
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1142/s2810943023500087
ISSN:
2810-9430;
2810-9449
Origination:
Footnote:
Description:
<jats:p> A growing literature employs distance-based measures of localization to assess the spatial distribution of firms with a focus on manufacturing across a country. We analyse the spatial concentration of a variety of consumer services firms in the Phoenix, AZ area using geo-referenced Yelp data from over 29,000 establishments. Results from a K-density approach indicate substantial localization and service differentiation among localised firms. Firm concentration varies across service cost and quality; higher quality/cost establishments tend to cluster. Our results further understanding of the modern urban landscape as cities are increasingly centres of consumption. </jats:p>