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Results: Geographical Patterns

Results: Geographical Patterns

In this section, we delve into the geographical patterns emerging from our analysis of industry networks. These patterns reveal how industries are distributed across different regions, highlighting significant locational correlations.

Themes of Spatial Distribution

The components identified are grouped into four themes of spatial distribution:

  • Population: Driven by consumer demand, this theme includes non-tradables like stores and personal services.
  • Cities: Influenced by urban agglomeration externalities, this theme encompasses large city economies and other high-wage activities.
  • Land Uses: Determined by the availability of natural resources, this theme covers agriculture, food production, water economy, fuels, mining, forests, and timber.
  • Manufacturing: Dominated by manufacturing externalities, this theme includes the Steel Belt and other manufacturing activities.

Below is a summary table of the detected themes and their components:

ThemeComponent
PopulationNon-tradables: stores and personal services
CitiesLarge city economies I
Large city economies II
Other high wage activities
Land UsesAgriculture and Food I: Ranching
Agriculture and Food II: Corn Belt
Water Economy
Fuels and Mining
Forests and Timber
ManufacturingManufacturing I: Steel Belt
Other manufacturing and other activities

Table 1: Summary of detected Themes and Components.

Next, we will review these themes in further detail to understand their implications in economic geography.