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Geography of Stock Market Participation: The Influence of
Communities and Local Firms

The paper investigates the importance of geography in explaining equity market participation. Results indicate that presence of publicly-traded firms within 50 miles and the share of U.S. market value headquartered within the community are
significantly correlated with equity ownership of individuals.