Regional input-output tables and the FLQ formula: A case study of Finland

Flegg, A. T. print and Tohmo, T. print (2010) Regional input-output tables and the FLQ formula: A case study of Finland. To be published in Regional Studies. ISSN 0034-3404 [Submitted]

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00343404.2011.592138

Abstract

This paper examines the use of location quotients (LQs) in constructing regional input-output tables. Its focus is on the modified FLQ formula proposed by Flegg and Webber (1997). Using data for 20 Finnish regions, ranging in size from very small to very large, we determine appropriate values for the unknown parameter δ used in this formula. We find that the FLQ yields results far superior to those from standard LQ-based formulae. Our findings should be very helpful to any regional analyst who is contemplating making use of the FLQ formula to generate an initial set of regional input-output coefficients. These coefficients could be used either as part of the RAS procedure or as the non-survey foundations of a hybrid model. We also consider possible improvements to the FLQ formula but find that the inclusion of a regional specialization term in this formula is unhelpful and that the original FLQ is just as good.

Item Type:Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:regional input-output tables, Finland, FLQ formula, location quotients, input coefficients, multipliers, hybrid models
Faculty/Department:~Pre-2010 Faculty Structure > Bristol Business School
Faculty of Business and Law > Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance
~Pre-2012 Faculty Structure > Faculty of Business and Law > Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance
ID Code:12338
Deposited By: T. print Flegg
Deposited On:27 Sep 2010 14:48
Last Modified:23 Nov 2012 09:39

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