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Friend asked in Science & MathematicsGeography · 1 decade ago

AP Human geography question?

Why is attracting a new basic industry important to a community?

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  • Don't be stupid!
    1 decade ago
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    IT creates jobs,which provide an influx of cash into the local economy. It also increases the tax base of said community. This provides more monies for things such as school improvments, and general infrastructure repair and construction.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Said industry is likely to provide income to the community for a longer time.

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