One of the ways commonly used to determine the strength of a local economy is to calculate a statistic called the “trade pull factor.” … As the largest city in Southeast Kansas, Pittsburg could expect to have a PF greater than 1; however, prior to the construction of the Town Center development, Pittsburg had a trade pull factor of less than 1, probably due to the proximity of shopping alternatives in Joplin.
Source: Morning Sun
Source: Morning Sun
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