| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Location Factor | Factor such as historical head start, market, location of raw materials, power, fresh water, labour, transportaion, and political situation that help explain the location of cities and industries. |
| Raw Materials | Something used by an industry to be processed into a more finished state. |
| Market | Any place where goods and services can be bought and sold. |
| Labour Supply | Availability of workers or labour force. |
| Political Decisions | Decision made by government that will help attract new business or, if it is not careful, that will drive investment away. |
| Circumstance | In manufacturing, particular influences on the location of factories that are more general and difficult to measure. |
| Entrepreneur | Person who takes a risk by setting up a business in order to make a profit. |
| Branch Plant | Canadian company controlled by a foreign company. |
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