This paper surveys recent evidence on the determinants of (national and/or foreign)
industrial location. We find that the basic analytical framework has remained essentially …

In modern corporations, the corporate headquarters (CHQ) unit is considered central to the
fortunes of the overall firm. In light of ever‐changing environments, changes at the CHQ …

Striking evidence is presented of a previously unremarked transformation of urban structure
from mainly sectoral to mainly functional specialisation. We offer an explanation showing …

This paper shows that local institutional investors are effective monitors of corporate
behavior. Firms with high local ownership have better internal governance and are more …

Globalization affects urban communities in many ways. One of its manifestations is
increased intercity competition, which compels cities to increase their attractiveness in terms …

This article examines the determinants of the location of large firms' headquarters across a
rich sample of European urban areas, focusing on the availability of non-stop …

Globalisation is dramatically changing the context of urban communities and the premises
for urban development policy. In the context of global intercity competition, cities' major goal …

About 6% of multinationals relocated their headquarters to another country in the 1997–
2007 period. This paper presents empirical evidence on the role of taxes in these relocation …

What are the boundary spanning activities undertaken by the Corporate Headquarters (HQ)
executives of a Multinational Corporation? We address this question through a five‐year …

Regional headquarters (RHQs) perform a crucial bridging function between corporate
headquarters, regional affiliates, and other regional actors. Their bridging role and …