Yes, there have been some studies on that.<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supply_and_demand" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supply_and_demand</a><p>Christ almighty, people.  Also 1+1=2.<p>Here's another clue: Haiti is poor because it's full of Haitians.  The latitude and longitude of your feet isn't what makes you successful.