Economics  3330

 

Economic Geography

 

Department of Economics

The Hankamer School of Business

Baylor University

 

Dr. Tom Kelly

 

Course Objectives:

 

1.      To convey a detailed understanding of the dynamics of the world economy, man’s resource use and the pressure that population puts on the resource base;

2.      Te engender an understanding of location theory and the rationale for the location of industry, cities, and systems in their current location;

3.      To develop an appreciation and understanding of the role played by geography and geographic barriers in the development of the world economy and within national economies; and

4.      To develop an understanding and appreciation of the spatial location aspects of the solutions to economic problems devised by societies.

 

Course Requirements: 

 

1.      You are expected to be present and participate in class discussion on the assigned material. 

2.      You will receive a grade based on your percentage of 350 possible points earned as follows:

(a)    3 examinations worth 100 points each; 

(b)    Class presentation worth 50 points.

 

Internet Assignments  (Sources of information for class presentation)

 

Economic Geography Glossary http://faculty.washington.edu/krumme/gloss/

 

Text:  Frederick P. Stutz and Anthony R. de Souza, The World Economy, Resources, Location, Trade, and Development

IIntero

Contents

Preface

Ch.1

Ch.2

Ch.3

Ch.4

Ch.5

Ch.6

Ch.7

Ch.8

Ch.9

Ch.10

Ch.11

Ch.12

 

Table of Contents

Chapters:
Preface (pp.xi & xii)
1. Globalization of the World Economy: An Introduction.
2. Population and the World Economy.
3. Resources and Environment.
4. Transportation and Communications in World Economy.
5. World Agriculture and Rural Land Use.
6. Urban Land Use: Theory and Practice.

7. Cities as Retail and Service Centers.
8. Industrial Location: Firms.
9. Industrial Location: World Regions.
10. International Business I: Dynamics.
11. International Business II: World Patterns.
12. Development.
Glossary | References | Index

 

Other Sources:

·        Krumme course outline:  http://faculty.washington.edu/~krumme/207/outline.html

·        The Publisher's Stutz Page


COURSE OUTLINE

 

          TOPICS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Background to Globalization of Economic Forces

Commanding Heights

Impact of the Industrial Revolution 

Interview with Jeffrey Sachs:  http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/crash/interviews/sachs.html

1.         Introduction to an Unsettled World: 
                        Read Chapter 1 in The World Economy.  Web Assignment 1 (due in one week)

Objectives of Chapter 1

Concepts from Chapter 1

Globalization or Not?

2.         People, People Everywhere
                        Read Chapter 2 in The World Economy.  Web Assignment 2 (due in one week)

Objectives of Chapter 2

Concepts from Chapter 2

Mapping exercise

3.        Where are the resources?
                        Read Chapter 3 and both appendices in The World Economy.  Web Assignment 3

Concepts from Chapter 3

When Will the Joy Ride End?

Global Oil Strategy

Fuel Cell Technology

Natural Capitalism

Exam I on Chapters 1-3

Topics for exam review


4.        Transportation and Communications Systems
                        Read Chapter 4 in The World Economy.  Web Assignment 4

Concepts from Chapter 4
 

5.         Agriculture and Land Use 
                        Read Chapter 5 in The World Economy.  Web Assignment 5

Concepts from Chapter 5

6.         Urban Land Use Theory
                        Read Chapter 6 in The World Economy.  Web Assignment 6

Concepts from Chapter 6

Exam II on Chapters 4-6

7.         The Role of Cities
                        Read Chapter 7 in The World Economy.  Web Assignment 7

Concepts from Chapter 7

8.        Industrial Location - Firms
                        Read Chapters 8 The World Economy.   Web Assignment 8

            Multinational firm location

Concepts from Chapter 8

9.                  Industrial Location – Industries                                                                                                                                                                                       Read Chapter 9 in The World Economy.

Concepts from Chapter 9

Exam III on Chapters 7-9

Review for Exam 3