Concept:Non-economic factors are those that are not related to cost, profit, or market forces, such as political and social influences.
Explanation:The location of firms can be influenced by political factors.
Government policies, licenses, regional development plans, and pressure from politicians are non-economic influences.
Option C correctly identifies this as the activities of politicians in deciding firm location.
In contrast, options A, B, and D describe economic factors like power supply, transport, buyers, and raw materials.
Answer:C. the activities of politicians in deciding location of firms.