The economic impact of friends : shift-share analysis with regression / Trent A. Engbers.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Engbers, Trent A., author.

Series:

SAGE Research Methods. Cases.

SAGE Research Methods. Cases

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Shift-share analysis.

Regression analysis.

Friendship--Economic aspects.

Friendship.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2019.

Summary:

This case study examines the research methods used to investigate the effects of social capital on economic development. It outlines the choices made to investigate the research question using a novel approach that combined shift-share analysis with traditional regression techniques. Using archival data to answer this question raises a number of issues that created both advantages and disadvantages for the research. The case concludes with three lessons that address (1) the use of shift-share analysis, (2) an evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of archival research, and (3) a discussion of how differing units of measurement are addressed through aggregation at larger geographic levels.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

1-5264-6454-3

9781526464545

OCLC:

1084556622