The following are all factors determining the location of industry except

  • A minimum wage rate
  • B availability of labour
  • C nearness of raw materials
  • D proximity to the market
waec 2010economics

The correct answer is A. minimum wage rate

Factors that influence where an industry locates include:

power supply.

communications - including transport, telecommunications.

labour supply - including workers with the right skills.

access to market - where the goods are sold.

grants and financial incentives - usually from governments.

raw materials.

This factors do not include minimum wage rate.

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