Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Impact of Recent

question 275

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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