The Impact of KIBS Agglomeration on Chilean Mining Sector Productivity
Castillo-Hidalgo, Kenneth (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament d'Economia Aplicada)

Date:	2024
Abstract:	This paper aims to explore the existence and the effects of inter-sectoral agglomeration economies in a developing country like Chile, exhibiting a strong dependence on natural resources, especially mining. We estimate the impact of the spatial concentration of firms that supply knowledge-intensive business services (KIBS) on mining labor productivity by following a multi-level approach, relying upon individual- and aggregate-level data. In addition, a spatial analysis of these interactions is conducted, aiming to explore spatial dependency and potential intra-territorial structures. Results suggest a positive effect of KIBS agglomeration on mining workers' productivity at the individual level. Results from the exploratory spatial analysis suggest evidence of spatial spillovers from KIBS agglomeration. These results yield relevant policy implications for knowledge-intensive firms' location, promotion of a knowledge-based economy linked to natural resources, and sub-national-level development perspectives.
Note:	Altres ajuts: Programa de Perfeccionamiento Académico Disciplinar of Universidad de Antofagasta.
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Language:	Anglès
Series:	Working papers GEAR ; 2024-02
Document:	Working paper
Subject:	KIBS ; Agglomeration ; Mining ; Chile

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