Problem: Leong et al.'s study, "Coastal-urban and non-coastal-rural inequality in environmental spending in the United States," published in 2021. The authors agree that these factors contribute to coastal counties receiving more government funds. Additionally, economic indicators, such as the prevalence of poverty and income per capita, significantly contribute to coastal counties, whereas political considerations, such as the participation of environmental advocacy groups, have a greater influence in non-coastal counties. In fact, Morrissey (2015) discussed the fact that individuals from non-coastal regions frequently pursue employment opportunities in coastal regions.