SSC 230 - Economic Geography

Institution:

Alvernia University

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Description:

This course encourages students to understand the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services using a 'geographical perspective.' Wheredo various economic activities take place and why? How are activities in one location linked with those in another? How have technological advances and public policy influenced the special organization of business enterprises? These questions are examined at geographical scales ranging from the local to the global, using a variety of case studies. There is a special emphasis on globalization, economic development, and the growing prominence of multinational corporations in the world economy.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alvernia.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 796-8200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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