Which of the following goods would require more intensive production and are more expensive to ship, and thus are produced closer to the markets that consume them?
A) Electronic components
B) Insurance
C) Vegetables and dairy products
D) Automobiles

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Vegetables and dairy products are perishable and need to be transported quickly, which makes the shipping costs higher. They also require more intensive production, such as refrigeration and specialized packaging, making it more efficient to produce them closer to the markets that consume them. Electronic components can be produced in areas where labor and resources are cheaper and can be shipped comparatively easily. The production and shipping of automobiles and insurance are also not as intensive or perishable compared to vegetables and dairy products.

Which of the Following Goods Would Require More Intensive Production