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,

HQ2 cities listen up: Amazon flexing its political muscle sends a message not just to Seattle

Seattle Times,

Move over, NYC – Newark's the cheaper option for Amazon HQ2, study finds

NJ.com,

All Amazon Finalists Rank Among Top 25 in AEG HQ2 Index

 

Amazon Names Newark and New York City as ‘HQ2’ Finalists

New York Times,