what’s the difference between a producer and consumer city?

Question

i’m learning bout the economy of Pompeii and the debate surrounding it, but for some reason I just can’t wrap my head around the practical difference between them.

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In: Economics

Answer 1

In georgaphy, there are concepts called core and periphery. The core is generally wealthier and has more production while the periphery consumes and tends to be poorer.