| Steve Zaricki | Diane Reposh |
| Research & Information Manager | Economic Development Specialist |
| Ext.258 | Ext.221 |
Location Quotients
Location Quotient= |
Regional
Employment in
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/ |
National
Employment in |
Total Regional Employment |
Total
National Employment |
In the process that identifies specializations in a local economy, this technique, called a " location quotient " is based upon a calculated ratio between the local economy and either the economy of the state or the nation. Location quotients are used in identifying the exporting and importing industries of a county's economy.