Business strategy and firm location decisions: testing traditional and modern methods

This paper, written by Patrick L. Anderson for the January issue of the NABE’s Business Economics journal, is the recipient of a 2018 Edmund A. Mennis Contributed Paper Award. The work earned Mr. Anderson his third Mennis award for the nationally-recognized accuracy of its analysis in handicapping location bids for Amazon’s “HQ2.” Abstract For nearly […]

Just-published article explains controversial Amazon HQ2 decisions

Nationally-recognized experts explain why New York City and D.C. were picked over other cities; Notes alternatives to NYC including Newark, Chicago, Atlanta–and even Detroit FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE East Lansing, Michigan—February 19, 2019—An award-winning article that explained Amazon’s choices among cities competing for the coveted “HQ2” facility has just been published. It demonstrates why New York […]

Speculation over Amazon’s ‘HQ2’ choice grips investors

Financial Times,

HQ2 in Newark: K-12 and Postsecondary Education in New Jersey and New York Metro Area

 

HQ2 in Newark: Value of State and Local Incentive to Amazon

 

If taxes sway Amazon HQ2 decision, data shows Triangle has an advantage

WRAL Tech Wire,