Course Chapters
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Course Introduction
Part I: Foundations of Economic Geography
Introduction to Economic Geography
What is economic geography? Key concepts, approaches, and why geography matters for understanding the economy
Economic Discourse & Theory
Understanding different economic theories and how they shape our analysis of spatial economies
Dynamics of Capitalism
How capitalism works, its geographic dimensions, and patterns of uneven development
Networks & Connectivity
The role of networks in economic geography, from supply chains to social networks
Part II: Economic Actors
Transnational Corporations
The role of corporations in shaping global economic geographies and local development
Labor Geography
Workers, labor markets, unions, and the geography of work in the global economy
Consumer Geography
Why we buy, where we buy, and how consumption patterns shape economic landscapes
Geography of Global Finance
Financial markets, investment flows, and the spatial organization of global finance
Part III: Institutions & Environment
The State & Economic Development
Government roles in economic development, municipal entrepreneurialism, and state policy
International Institutions
World Bank, IMF, WTO and other international organizations shaping global economy
Environment & Economy
Relationships between economic activity and environmental change, sustainability challenges
Part IV: Spaces of Production & Consumption
Clusters & Creative Class
Industrial clusters, agglomeration economies, and the geography of innovation
Regional Development
Theories and practices of regional economic development across different contexts
Urban Economic Geography
Cities as economic engines, urban development, and metropolitan economies
Future of Economic Geography
Emerging trends, challenges, and future directions in economic geography
Research Project Materials
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- Video Lectures: Watch embedded videos directly on each chapter page
- Slides: Download PowerPoint slides for offline review and note-taking
- Readings: Complete assigned textbook readings before watching lectures
- Discussion: Come to class prepared to discuss chapter concepts and applications