In many countries small shops and towns centers are going out of business, because people tend to drive to the large out-of-town stores. This results in an increase in car use and it also means that people without cars have limited access to out-of-town stores. Do you think advantages of such development outweigh its disadvantages?

In many countries the world over, small shops in city centers cannot compete with large stores that are based on the outskirts; therefore, many of those small businesses are threatened with closure. This leads to a number of consequences, including a rise in car usage in these countries and access to large out-of-town stores becoming […]

In the majority of countries, due to people opting to shop in major retail establishments located outside town centres, small-scale shops eventually cease to operate. This culminates in a rise in private vehicle usage and limited availability for those without a car. I am convinced that whether the merits of this trend outweigh its demerits […]