I need a theory for Regional Economics

[Nutdotnet]

Since I'm NOT smart I need some help. I've been staring at my computer monitor for the past two hours trying to think of a simple, yet informative Regional Economics theory. It can be about anything, such as: "Why are there so many car-making shops, and automotive supply warehouses located in the Southeast along I-(can't remember the interstate #)."

I thought of one: Why are there so many McD's in Anchorage per capita? Then realized that everywhere there are a ton of McD's.

I'm out on a limb here...any help would be great...I'll be busy staring at my monitor.

 

[KoolAidKid]

Do you mean that you need to come up with a question to be answered that involves regional economics?

 

[JonnyStarks]

Along the same lines as your McDonald's idea... in my hometown Orillia, Ontario a town of 30K we have... well I can't even count the number of Tim Horton's. At least 10. Make up all the Canadian jokes you want, I've got my own theory: We just happen to have the Ontario Provincial Police HQ located in our town as well.

Besides that.. I've got nothing

 

[kranky]

What about something related to natural resources? Coal mines obviously are going to be located where the coal is, and perhaps there are supporting industries which must be near to them.

 

[Nutdotnet]

Originally posted by: kranky
What about something related to natural resources? Coal mines obviously are going to be located where the coal is, and perhaps there are supporting industries which must be near to them.

That's a good question actually. However, I know our Coal Mine, in Healy, AK, is basically just the Coal Mine, and the Railroad that travels along side it. The coal is mined, dumbed in the train cars, and shipped down to Valdez where it is shipped out.

 

[Nutdotnet]

Originally posted by: KoolAidKid
Do you mean that you need to come up with a question to be answered that involves regional economics?

I guess you could say that.

 

[TimboAA]

How about something along the lines of of...

Capitalism in rural areas, they need poor people.
or,
Our economy won't run without poor/less educated people. Not everyone can be wealthy. (wealthy create jobs for the poor, etc.)

 

[dullard]

Originally posted by: Nutdotnet
I thought of one: Why are there so many McD's in Anchorage per capita? Then realized that everywhere there are a ton of McD's.

I have no interest in giving you a question, but I am interested in answering that one you posed. Here is a conversation the head of McDonald's once had (not an exact quote but the meaning is the same):

McDonalds: What line of business are we in?
Responder: That's easy, fast food.
McDonalds: Nope. We are in real estate.

I think that answers your McD's question.

 

[Nutdotnet]

Originally posted by: dullard

Originally posted by: Nutdotnet
I thought of one: Why are there so many McD's in Anchorage per capita? Then realized that everywhere there are a ton of McD's.

I have no interest in giving you a question, but I am interested in answering that one you posed. He is a conversation the head of McDonald's once had (not an exact quote but the meaning is the same):

McDonalds: What line of business are we in?
Responder: That's easy, fast food.
McDonalds: Nope. We are in real estate.

I think that answers your McD's question.

Hey, you did just answer my question. Unfortunately I need it to be at least three pages. haha

 

[Nutdotnet]

Originally posted by: TimboAA
How about something along the lines of of...

Capitalism in rural areas, they need poor people.
or,
Our economy won't run without poor/less educated people. Not everyone can be wealthy. (wealthy create jobs for the poor, etc.)

Those sound interesting actually. The first one, with capitalism in rural areas and needing poor people could you elaborate what you mean on that?

 

[woowoo]

Originally posted by: Nutdotnet

Originally posted by: dullard

Originally posted by: Nutdotnet
I thought of one: Why are there so many McD's in Anchorage per capita? Then realized that everywhere there are a ton of McD's.

I have no interest in giving you a question, but I am interested in answering that one you posed. He is a conversation the head of McDonald's once had (not an exact quote but the meaning is the same):

McDonalds: What line of business are we in?
Responder: That's easy, fast food.
McDonalds: Nope. We are in real estate.

I think that answers your McD's question.

Hey, you did just answer my question. Unfortunately I need it to be at least three pages. haha

Use a BIG font....

 

[CPA]

Originally posted by: Nutdotnet

Originally posted by: dullard

Originally posted by: Nutdotnet
I thought of one: Why are there so many McD's in Anchorage per capita? Then realized that everywhere there are a ton of McD's.

I have no interest in giving you a question, but I am interested in answering that one you posed. He is a conversation the head of McDonald's once had (not an exact quote but the meaning is the same):

McDonalds: What line of business are we in?
Responder: That's easy, fast food.
McDonalds: Nope. We are in real estate.

I think that answers your McD's question.

Hey, you did just answer my question. Unfortunately I need it to be at least three pages. haha

Page 1:

McDonalds: What line of business are we in?

Page 2:

Responder: That's easy, fast food.

Page 3:

McDonalds: Nope. We are in real estate.



Problem solved. thank you and good night.

 

[Nutdotnet]

Originally posted by: CPA

Originally posted by: Nutdotnet

Originally posted by: dullard

Originally posted by: Nutdotnet
I thought of one: Why are there so many McD's in Anchorage per capita? Then realized that everywhere there are a ton of McD's.

I have no interest in giving you a question, but I am interested in answering that one you posed. He is a conversation the head of McDonald's once had (not an exact quote but the meaning is the same):

McDonalds: What line of business are we in?
Responder: That's easy, fast food.
McDonalds: Nope. We are in real estate.

I think that answers your McD's question.

Hey, you did just answer my question. Unfortunately I need it to be at least three pages. haha

Page 1:

McDonalds: What line of business are we in?

Page 2:

Responder: That's easy, fast food.

Page 3:

McDonalds: Nope. We are in real estate.



Problem solved. thank you and good night.

Haha...too bad this damn thing is 50% of my grade.

 

[CPA]

damn, well then, seeing as you are in Alaska maybe you can do a paper on the Alaska land (North Alaska something or other) that the government wants to allow companies to drill into and do an economic impact study of it, or seeing as some companies already drill in it, do a paper on it's economic impact.

 

[Nutdotnet]

Originally posted by: CPA
damn, well then, seeing as you are in Alaska maybe you can do a paper on the Alaska land (North Alaska something or other) that the government wants to allow companies to drill into and do an economic impact study of it, or seeing as some companies already drill in it, do a paper on it's economic impact.

I like that one too. I think I'm going to go with this question: Why are rural areas consistently so poor (per capita, and compared to urban areas) and has there been any significant reform to "turn the tide?" If not, then why and how should rural areas break from their poverty ties?