Title
Firm Clustering and Lek Mating: Similarities in the Clustering Behaviors of Firms and Lek Species
Date of Award
2017
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Economics
First Advisor
Qi Ge
Abstract
This paper explores the causes behind firm clustering, specifically job density in computer and math occupations, and similarities between firm clustering and lek mating, a mating strategy among certain species, particularly avian, involving male clustering to attract female mates. I use a model that contains economic variables and Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping techniques to compare the similarities between the two phenomena visually. My findings suggest a significant positive effect of average annual salary for computer and math occupations and real GDP per capita on job density in those fields and a positive significant effect of job density and real GDP per capita on average annual wages.
Recommended Citation
Salitan-Alvarez, Gabriel, "Firm Clustering and Lek Mating: Similarities in the Clustering Behaviors of Firms and Lek Species" (2017). Economics Student Theses and Capstone Projects. 32.
https://creativematter.skidmore.edu/econ_studt_schol/32