If a city fails to meet its threshold, what does this mean? Lesson 4: Pages 1 & 3
The population levels of the area have exceeded its food production for it to be viable.
The population it provides for lives too far away for it to remain relevant in the area.
The population grew to such a number that it needed to be considered a global city.
It is not economically feasible for its market area to purchase goods and services from it.
1 answer
If a city fails to meet its threshold, it means that it is not economically feasible for its market area to purchase goods and services from it. The city is not able to sustain itself economically and may struggle to meet the needs of its population.