The effects of agglomeration economies on technical efficiency of manufacturing firms: evidence from Indonesia

C-Tier
Journal: Applied Economics
Year: 2015
Volume: 47
Issue: 31
Pages: 3258-3275

Score contribution per author:

0.335 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 0.5x C-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

This article examines the effects of agglomeration economies and industrial structure upon firm-level technical efficiency in the Indonesian manufacturing industry over the period 2004-2009. A stochastic production frontier and three channels of agglomeration economies consisting of specialization, diversity and competition are used. The empirical results show that the effects of specialization and diversity upon firm-level technical efficiency are positive and negative, respectively, indicating that specialization is more favourable than diversity for stimulating firms' technical efficiency. Competition has a positive sign, showing that region with high levels of competition tend to be more conducive in accelerating firm-level technical efficiency. In terms of firm location, both dummy for urban region and industrial complex turn out to be positive, indicating that firms located in both areas are experienced higher technical efficiency. Both firm size and age also have positive effect upon technical efficiency.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:taf:applec:v:47:y:2015:i:31:p:3258-3275
Journal Field
General
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-24