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Question: According to Alfred Weber's least-cost theory, which one of the following costs of production is the most important factor in locating an industry?

  1. Rent
  2. Market demand
  3. Labor
  4. Transport
  5. Raw materials
  6. Energy
  7. Climate
  8. Government regulations
  9. Taxes
  10. Agglomeration costs

Our answer: D. Transport Source quote machine-checked (strict)

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Wikipedia, "Alfred Weber"

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“The least cost theory made by Alfred Weber describes how firms select their sites of production; it involves locating the most profitable sites of production by minimising the total costs associated with the production activities, especially transport costs and labour costs.”

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