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Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
2015
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Economics
First Advisor
Evert Van der Sluis
Abstract
This thesis examines the existence of industry clusters in the Midwest MSAs, how clusters impact economic development, and the industries that are of relative importance in the region. The thesis uses descriptive statistics and multiple regression to analyze data from the MSAs in the 12 Midwest states are analyzed. The results indicate the existence of industry concentration in some Midwest MSAs. Only a few of the ten industries analyzed having a positive impact on economic development in the MSAs in which they were located.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Industrial clusters--Middle West
Economic development--Middle West
Regional planning--Middle West
Description
Includes bibliographical references (pages 58-61)
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
82
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Amugeh, Naomi E., "Industry Clusters and Regional Economic Development in the Midwest" (2015). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1756.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/1756
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