How does population distribution and density influence economic processes such as minimum wage, cost of housing, groceries, etc?

As the population increase, the amount of labor resources in that area is also increased.

When this happen, that area will attract more investors to put their money in the area and created a lot of job opportunities. As a result, the average wage of the people in that area is also increased.

When there are a lot of high paying jobs, there will be more people who are attracted to move into that area. This will lead to an average increase in the cost of housing and the average price of goods for daily consumption.

Yes, mining should pay its share of taxes—and it does. ... Mining corporations pay the same taxes – sales and use, payroll and property taxes – as EVERY Nevada business, PLUS an additional $200 million per year in a net proceeds tax that no other businesses pay.

That year the industry paid $34.7 million in state mineral taxes, a little more than 1 ... Alliance of Nevada, think the mining industry should pay higher taxes. ... "Our assumption is the wealthy are not paying enough in our state," PLAN lobbyist Jan Gilbert said. ... "You would see mining companies look elsewhere," he said.

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