The first location theories are based on assumptions of perfect competition (J. H. von Thünen, A. Weber). These theories build fundaments for other classic and modern theories of location decision-making process. Modification of perfect competition based on location theories was realized by implementation of assumptions of imperfect competition (H. Hotelling, A. Lösch). The key point of the location service sector theory is the central places theory (W. Christaller). The influence of French background is important in the pole development theory (F. Perroux, G. Myrdal) which is giving the base for interpretation of spatial dimension of modern cluster theory (M. Porter, J. R. Baldwin). The behavioral theory's authors deconstructed the assumptions of rational behaviour of consumers and firms (J. K. Galbraith, J. R. Commons). The following theories explain location decision making processes of international corporations (A. Markusen, R. Vernon, P. Krugman). Tested location factors are based on this theoretical background. The methods used for testing are empirical research, econometric modeling, regional analysis and case studies. Tested location factors are divided into three groups: (1) important for majority of firms irrespective of sector or size characterization; none of mentioned factors, (2) factors important for some sector of size category; tangible costs, nearness of market, complementary services, regional economic growth, personal interests (3) factors insignificant over the sector and size character; nearness of competitors, nearness of suppliers, possibility to gain especial market position, possibility of cooperation with competitors, following of successful competitors, personal managerial interests. Research results are applied to current situation of post-industrial economy of the Czech Republic.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:nusl.cz/oai:invenio.nusl.cz:75466 |
| Date | January 2010 |
| Creators | Damborský, Milan |
| Contributors | Wokoun, René, Macháček, Jaroslav, Kern, Jiří |
| Publisher | Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze |
| Source Sets | Czech ETDs |
| Language | Czech |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | info:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesis |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccess |
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