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The effects of agglomeration on interregional hospital patient flow

Authors: Johnathan G. Munn, Caroliniana S. Padgett

Published in: Journal of Economics and Finance | Issue 2/2015

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Regional economic development has become a key topic of discussion among academics and policymakers. However, a key driver of economic activity is often overlooked. This study examines the importance of hospitals as regional exporters. A county-pair fixed effect spatial interaction model is developed to examine the determinants of the a region’s ability to export hospital services. Results indicate agglomeration plays a large role in determining the flow of hospital patients between South Carolina counties.

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Throughout this study the prefix ‘M’ is used to signal that the variable in question is referencing the importing county. The prefix ‘X’ is used to signal the exporting county.

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Title: The effects of agglomeration on interregional hospital patient flow
Authors: Johnathan G. Munn
Caroliniana S. Padgett
Publication date: 01-04-2015
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Economics and Finance / Issue 2/2015
Print ISSN: 1055-0925
Electronic ISSN: 1938-9744
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12197-013-9275-x

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