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Geographic scope of proximity effects among small life sciences firms

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Kolympiris, Christos and Kalaitzandonakes, Nicholas (2013) Geographic scope of proximity effects among small life sciences firms. Small Business Economics, 40 (4). pp. 1059-1086. doi:10.1007/s11187-012-9441-0

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Abstract

A large number of studies have demonstrated that proximity effects from knowledge spillovers, network externalities and other forms of knowledge transfers among like firms are geographically bounded. However, only a few studies have measured the strength and geographic scope of such externalities and even fewer have done so for firms in very close proximity. In this study, we examine the size and geographic scope of proximity effects among all life science firms that have received Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants in the US over a 23-year period while controlling for relevant regional and firm characteristics. From our empirical analysis, we conclude that proximity effects among nearby small life science firms are strong within one-tenth of a mile distance and are exhausted within a radius of 1.5 miles. By examining the location of all firms in the sample, we offer possible explanations for the narrow geographic scope of the measured proximity effects. We also explain the significance of such findings for academic research that seeks to understand the nature of spatial externalities and for public policy.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor
Divisions: Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School > Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Management
Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Biotechnology industries -- United States, Small business -- Economic aspects -- United States
Journal or Publication Title: Small Business Economics
Publisher: Springer New York LLC
ISSN: 0921-898X
Official Date: May 2013
Dates:
DateEvent
May 2013Published
Volume: 40
Number: 4
Page Range: pp. 1059-1086
DOI: 10.1007/s11187-012-9441-0
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Reuse Statement (publisher, data, author rights): This is a post-peer-review, pre-copyedit version of an article published in Small Business Economics. The final authenticated version is available online at:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11187-012-9441-0
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access
RIOXX Funder/Project Grant:
Project/Grant IDRIOXX Funder NameFunder ID
#20050176Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundationhttp://dx.doi.org/10.13039/100000868

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