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Alfred Weber argued that firms look for locations where three or more modes of transportation may connect.
Alfred Weber argued that firms look for locations where three or more modes of transportation may connect.
False
According to Adam Smith, industry naturally begins to subdivide and improve itself in inland areas away from water-carriage.
According to Adam Smith, industry naturally begins to subdivide and improve itself in inland areas away from water-carriage.
False
Theoretically, seaports do not have significant multiplier effects on the domestic economy.
Theoretically, seaports do not have significant multiplier effects on the domestic economy.
False
Import and export traffic related to maritime trade does not generate a higher added value in regional economic networks.
Import and export traffic related to maritime trade does not generate a higher added value in regional economic networks.
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Increasing efficiency and reducing transportation costs in the production sector can lead to expanding the market opportunity of firms.
Increasing efficiency and reducing transportation costs in the production sector can lead to expanding the market opportunity of firms.
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Efficient transport systems have no impact on economic and social opportunities.
Efficient transport systems have no impact on economic and social opportunities.
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Investment in port logistics does not lead to an increase in national income through positive multiplier effects.
Investment in port logistics does not lead to an increase in national income through positive multiplier effects.
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Direct economic benefits of ports include sectors like restaurants and shopping malls.
Direct economic benefits of ports include sectors like restaurants and shopping malls.
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Indirect impacts of ports are mainly related to the agricultural sector.
Indirect impacts of ports are mainly related to the agricultural sector.
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Port development does not contribute to the stimulation of economic activity and the creation of employment.
Port development does not contribute to the stimulation of economic activity and the creation of employment.
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