1. Explain TWO criteria you would apply to determine whether or not some economic development has

occurred in an urban economy during the past 2 years.

2. Cities in Mississippi and cities in California may have similar levels of economic growth but

have different levels of economic development. Explain how you would substantiate this

statement.

3. Explain TWO practical examples of backward linkages that a soft-drink manufacturing

company would bring toward economic development of an urban area.

4. Explain TWO reasons for why, and TWO reasons for why not, the Per Capita Income (PCI) is a valid measurement of economic well-being of the residents of an urban area.