Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Impact of Recent

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the impact of recent advances in information technology on business location decisions?

• A) Advances in information technology give firms a greater incentive to locate near big cities, because that is where they can take full advantage of these advances.
• B) Western states tend to benefit the most from improvements in information technology, because most states in this region have invested heavily in Internet technology.
• C) Advances in information technology will have no real effect on location decisions.
• D) Advances in information technology will give firms more flexibility in their location decisions by reducing the need to locate close to sources of labor.

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