I don't really understand your question but if its value wise rule areas of places are usually more poor or just less thriving while urban places are like cities and are more thriving
In WWII Belgium or France, in WWI Belgium
Because its the outer-rim of the earth, if it was inside, it'll be safer
Because it didn't stop people from drinking, it only made them drink and produce alcohol illegally.
If you're talking about the Alcohol Prohibition.