Geography · Economic Geography
Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating the 'Location Quotient' (LQ)?
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- 1LQ = Regional industry outputRegional total output
- 2LQ = Regional GDPNational GDP per capita
- 3LQ = Total regional employmentNational employment in industry
- 4LQ = Regional employment in industry / Total regional employmentNational employment in industry / Total national employment✓
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LQ = Regional employment in industry / Total regional employmentNational employment in industry / Total national employment
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