spatial fix

A "spatial fix" is a concept from economic theory describing how companies or economies address issues like overproduction, limited markets, or economic downturns by relocating or expanding into new geographical areas. By investing in new regions or infrastructure, they temporarily fix economic or industrial problems, boosting growth and profits. This process often leads to renewed cycles of development and capital accumulation, but it can also create new social or environmental challenges in the areas they move into. Essentially, a spatial fix is a strategic shift in location used to solve economic difficulties and sustain growth.