ECO 366 - Economic Geography

3 cr.

Examines the broad areas of the spatial organization of economic systems and the location of economic activity. The discussion encompasses spatial decision-making for manufacturing, service sector, and agricultural enterprises. The role of transportation in determining optimal locations and optimal flow of goods, information, and people will be emphasized. The spatial organization of the growth & development of cities and regions will also be discussed, as will the related topic of the development of nations within the global economy.