Industries are sometimes located in areas which are not profitable so as to

A.

Encourage rural-urban migration

B.

Be able to even-out development

C.

Bring about external economies of scale

D.

Be able to reap internal economies of scale

Correct answer is B

Industries are sometimes located in areas which are not profitable so as to even-out development. This is a government policy that aims to reduce regional disparities in economic development.

 

By locating industries in less developed areas, the government hopes to create jobs and boost economic growth in these areas. This can help to reduce poverty and improve the standard of living in these areas.