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@article{ Rabellotti2010,
title = {Persistence versus change in the international specialization pattern of Italy: how much does the 'district effect' matter?},
author = {Rabellotti, Roberta and Amighini, Alessia and Leone, Marinella},
journal = {Regional Studies},
number = {3},
pages = {381-401},
volume = {45},
year = {2010},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1080/00343401003604655},
urn = {https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-250528},
abstract = {This paper investigates the evolution of specialization patterns for the Italian provinces over the period 1995-2005 by analysing the dynamics of the sectoral distribution in the Balassa index of revealed comparative advantages. The results show that underlying a relatively stable distribution of national comparative advantages over time, there are wide variations in local performance: only a few provinces demonstrate any stability in their specialization over the last decade, with the majority showing decreased specialization. We find a higher average degree of persistence for provinces with districts, but no systematic differences between provinces with or without industrial districts. District provinces show wide variation, with a few concentrating on their past comparative strengths, but many diversifying.},
}