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This chapter examines a self-sufficient or self-sustaining regional economy, which focuses on a role played by agglomeration economies. Agglomeration economies have been primarily studied on the framework of industrial activity. In order to conduct a detailed examination, it may also be important to consider regional agglomeration economies. These economies not only enhance local utility level of households but also are beneficial for local firms and industries. The study also explores how agglomeration economies keep on working in a small-scale region.
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This work has partially been supported by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) KAKENHI, Grant Number 16K03643.
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Nakamura, D. (2018). A Role of Agglomeration Economies for a Self-Sufficient Regional Economy. In: Ishikawa, T. (eds) Locational Analysis of Firms’ Activities from a Strategic Perspective. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-1684-5_2
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