What tends to shrink in economic importance when the range and threshold of goods and services both increase?

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When the range and threshold of goods and services increase, it becomes easier for people in small towns to access goods and services from larger cities, which can shrink the economic importance of small towns. Meanwhile, larger cities and megalopolises can still maintain their economic importance due to their larger and more diverse range of goods and services. Therefore, option A (small towns) tends to shrink in economic importance in this scenario.

What Tends to Shrink in Economic Importance When the Range