Industries locate where land is cheaper, which is not where the wealthy live. Nor will the rich allow factories to spew pollution near their homes-a phenomenon often referred to as _________.
A) NINA
B) NFOUL
C) NIMBY
D) NADIN
E) NORM

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NIMBY stands for "Not In My Back Yard," a term that describes the opposition of residents to a proposal for a new development because it is close to them, often with the connotation that such residents believe that the developments are needed in society but should be located away from them.

Industries Locate Where Land Is Cheaper, Which Is Not Where