Geography A-Level

Decentralisation

What Decentralisation means in Geography A-Level, as defined for AQA.

Definition of Decentralisation

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The movement of people and businesses from city centres to the rural-urban fringe, driven by cheaper land and improved transport.

AQA · Urbanisation (study guide)

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