Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/126738 
Year of Publication: 
2008
Series/Report no.: 
PIDS Discussion Paper Series No. 2008-13
Publisher: 
Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), Makati City
Abstract: 
In the relatively new body of ideas dubbed “new economic geography” and “spatial economics,” we find insights on the potentials of industrial agglomeration for regional and national economic development. This paper looked into the evolution of industrial development in the country as a means of elucidating the centripetal and centrifugal forces leading to agglomeration of firms and investments. A micro perspective was provided with the case study extended into the prime region in the country, Greater Manila Area. It was found that industrial agglomeration in the country takes the form of special economic zones and industry clusters, indicating that the government is taking the route toward regional dispersal of industries and the clustering strategy to spur industrial dynamism and competitiveness and consequently, regional and national economic development.
Subjects: 
industrial agglomeration
industry clustering
trade and industry policy
special economic zones
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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