University/Organization
Fairmont State University

Title
Creating Economies of Scale for Economic Growth: A Panacea for West Virginia’s Economic Growth

Synopsis
Industrial revolution laid foundation for the current scope of economies of scale and world urban growth which are intertwined with productivity and profits. West Virginia with declining population and lack of job opportunities has yet to take advantages of this mechanism. This proposal examines how economies of scale can be achieved in the state of West Virginia to create economic growth in the context of regional urban planning.

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