A Region Has a Location Quotient of 0

question 4

Multiple Choice

A region has a location quotient of 0.5 for manufacturing. This means that:

• A) The region's share of employment in manufacturing is twice as big as the share of manufacturing employment in the U.S
• B) The region's share of employment in manufacturing is half as big as the share of manufacturing employment in the U.S
• C) Manufacturing is a "base" or "driver" industry for the region
• D) Both A and C
• E) Both B and C

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Definitions:

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