The Impact of Agglomeration Externalities on Manufacturing Growth within Indonesian Locations

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Literature review
• Methodology
• Empirical analysis
• Discussion and policy implications
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study aims to examine the impact of agglomeration externalities on the growth of manufacturing sectors and firms in Indonesia. The research analyzes the influence of various agglomeration economies on manufacturing performance between 2000 and 2009, considering both cities and regencies.

• The role of agglomeration externalities in manufacturing growth
• The interplay of specialization, competition, population density, and human capital
• The impact of industrial diversity on manufacturing performance
• Policy implications for revitalizing Indonesian manufacturing
• The importance of promoting knowledge-based production and specialized clusters

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the research topic, highlighting the importance of agglomeration externalities in understanding manufacturing growth. It also introduces the key objectives and research questions of the study.
• Literature review: This chapter presents a detailed review of existing literature on agglomeration externalities and their influence on manufacturing growth. It explores various theoretical frameworks and empirical findings from previous research.
• Methodology: This chapter outlines the data sources, variables, and econometric models employed in the study. It explains the methodological approach used to analyze the impact of agglomeration externalities on manufacturing growth.
• Empirical analysis: This chapter presents the empirical results of the study, examining the relationship between agglomeration externalities and manufacturing growth in Indonesia. It analyzes the influence of various factors, including specialization, competition, population density, and human capital.
• Discussion and policy implications: This chapter discusses the implications of the empirical findings for Indonesian policymakers. It explores strategies to promote manufacturing growth and improve the competitiveness of key industries.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Agglomeration externalities, manufacturing growth, industrial regimes, Indonesia, related and unrelated varieties, economic policy, knowledge-based production, specialized clusters.