Least-cost theory (Weber): Weber's model for determining the optimal factory location by minimizing transportation, labor, and agglomeration costs.
How to apply it: Use Weber's least-cost theory to explain why heavy industries locate near raw material sources.
Course: AP Human Geography · Unit: Industrial and Economic Development Patterns and Processes
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