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Background Note
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2013
(Revised from original 2011 version)
Location Choice for New Ventures: Cities
by
William R. Kerr and Ramana Nanda
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Abstract
Location choice is a critical decision for entrepreneurs. This note explores how entrepreneurs should think about different city options through a systematic framework that encompasses professional and personal issues. We use the intellectual frameworks of the cluster and industry agglomeration literatures to organize these factors. We then provide some tactical advice and worksheets for entrepreneurs to consider when selecting the location for their new venture.
Keywords: City;
Business Startups;