Estimating Regional Input Coefficients and Multipliers: The Use of FLQ is Not a Gamble

Flegg, Anthony T.; Tohmo, Timo

Abstract

© 2014 Regional Studies Association. Flegg A. T. and Tohmo T. Estimating regional input coefficients and multipliers: the use of FLQ is not a gamble, Regional Studies. This paper re-examines the Finnish evidence presented by Lehtonen and Tykkyläinen on the use of location quotients (LQs) in estimating regional input coefficients and multipliers. They argue that the choice of an LQ-based method is a gamble and that there is no single method that can be recommended for general use. It is contended here that this evidence is erroneous and that the FLQ (Flegg's location quotient) yields results far superior to those from competing formulae, so it should provide a satisfactory way of generating an initial set of input coefficients. The choice of a value for the parameter δ is also examined.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Feb 1, 2016
• Deposit Date: Mar 6, 2014
• Publicly Available Date: Dec 2, 2016
• Journal: Regional Studies
• Print ISSN: 0034-3404
• Electronic ISSN: 1360-0591
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 50
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 310-325
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00343404.2014.901499
• Keywords: regional input, Finland, FLQ formula, multipliers, output tables, location quotients, multipliers
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/914368
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00343404.2014.901499
• Additional Information: Additional Information : Published online 30 May 2014. This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Regional Studies on 30 May 2014, available online: http://wwww.tandfonline.com/10.1080/00343404.2014.901499
• Contract Date: Dec 2, 2016