Document Type
Working Paper
Publication Date
2018
College/Unit
College of Business and Economics
Document Number
18-03
Department/Program/Center
Economics
Abstract
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 analyze 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 localized 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 centers of consumption.
Digital Commons Citation
Humphreys, Brad and Matti, Josh, "The Spatial Distribution of Urban Consumer Service Firms: Evidence from Yelp Reviews" (2018). Economics Faculty Working Papers Series. 9.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/econ_working-papers/9