Growth and Volatility of Micropolitan Statistical Areas in the U.S.

The International Journal of Business and Finance Research, v. 9 (4) p. 89-102, 2015

14 Pages Posted: 6 Feb 2016

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Bienvenido S. Cortes

Pittsburg State University

Michael Davidsson

Pittsburg State University

Michael McKinnis

Pittsburg State University

Date Written: 2015

Abstract

A micropolitan statistical area is defined by the U.S. Department of Commerce as “A core based statistical area associated with at least one urban cluster that has a population of at least 10,000, but less than 50,000.” Recently, the U.S. Census Bureau also identified the micropolitan area as an “emerging metropolitan area.” Despite its growing importance, the literature on the economic characteristics of micropolitan areas so far has been limited. The objectives of this study are: (1) to describe the geographic distribution, growth, and volatility of the U.S. micropolitan areas during the 1969-2012 period; and (2) to identify and measure the determinants of growth and volatility of micropolitan areas. Findings show that micropolitan area growth is dependent on sectoral composition, initial market size, and spatial/locational effects.

Keywords: Micropolitan, Volatility, Central Place

JEL Classification: R11, R12

Suggested Citation

Cortes, Bienvenido S. and Davidsson, Michael and McKinnis, Michael, Growth and Volatility of Micropolitan Statistical Areas in the U.S. (2015). The International Journal of Business and Finance Research, v. 9 (4) p. 89-102, 2015, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2655738

Bienvenido S. Cortes (Contact Author)

Pittsburg State University ( email )

1701 S. Broadway
Pittsburg, KS 66762
United States

Michael Davidsson

Pittsburg State University ( email )

1701 S. Broadway
Pittsburg, KS 66762
United States

Michael McKinnis

Pittsburg State University ( email )

1701 S. Broadway
Pittsburg, KS 66762
United States

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