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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

GG 207 - Economic Geography


A geographic perspective on the central economic issues facing human societies. This course covers conflicting arguments and theories for comprehending a world in rapid transition, ranging from spatial applications of neoclassical economics to political economy perspectives on underdevelopment. Possible topics include population dynamics and policy; pollution and resource depletion; food and famine; transportation; patterns of production and land use; economic justice; social and economic development; and multinational and international commerce.

Credits: 4

LSC/Core: Global Issues that Impact the Common Good or Social and Institutional Dimensions/ NA