The Regional Impact of Wal-Mart Entrance: A Panel Study of the Retail Trade Sector in West Virginia

摘要: This paper examines the retail trade sector in 55 West Virginia counties from 1989 through 1998. A time-space recursive model evaluates impact of entrance Wal-Mart stores county and adjacent counties. differs earlier research that it controls for endogeneity decision faster-growing counties, applies spatial analysis, estimates impacts at level. finds a net increase employment (55 jobs) mild number firms (five) Retail Trade (SIC 52). The study supports pull-factor explanation growth. concludes with further recommendations.