Course Title: Economic and Trade Geography

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Course Code: GEOGR402 UNITS
3 1 - - 4
Credit Units: 4

Course Objectives: This aim of this paper is to present the objectives and scope of an evolutionary
approach to economic geography. . This paper studies differences in economic development in
different regions or countries of the world. This paper aims to teach students how Economic
Geography attempts at resolving such problems by better and efficient utilization of limited
resources through rational, systematic, scientific and long-term planning.

Pre-requisites: Secondary level of knowledge of Geography and science are needed.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Provide students with a foundation course in contemporary economic geography, focusing on the
ways in which economic, political and social processes construct the profound diversity of modern
economic life
2. To examine processes of change and transformation that are reshaping contemporary economic
spaces at a range of different scales
3. To understand the causes of uneven economic growth and agglomeration and how these are
interacting with the spread and intensification of production networks, knowledge flows and new
technologies
4. Provide an understanding of concepts, themes and issues in economic geography that students
may wish to develop through dissertation research

Course Contents/Syllabus:

Weightage (%)
Module I Introduction to Economic Geography 20
 Descriptors/Topics
1. Approaches to economic geography
2. Concept of Demand and supply, Wants, Scarcity, Competing Ends and
Choice
3. Concept of economic man, theories of choices-decision making
4. Concept and classification of economic activities

Module II Economic Activities 20

Descriptors/Topics
1. Factors affecting location of economic activity with special reference to
agriculture (von Thünen), and industry (Weber)
2. Classification of Agricultural activity
3. Classification of Industries-primary (extractive), secondary
(manufacturing), and tertiary (services), quaternary (knowledge),
quinary (culture and research) sectors.

Module III Case studies

Descriptors/Topics
1. Extensive wheat farming-USA and Canada
2. Plantation Farming-Tea in India, Rubber in South East Asia
3. Intensive Rice Farming: South east Asia
4. World Fishing industry
Module IV Geography of Trade 20
Descriptors/Topics
1. Evolution of International trade-Barter system, silk route,
1. International trade- Balance of trade, forms of trade .Economic
blocs
2. WTO and BRICS: Evolution, structure and functions
3. Free Trade, Trade Liberalization with special reference to India
Module V Economic Geography of India
Descriptors/Topics 20
1. Major Natural Resource Base-Flora and Fauna, Mineral and Power base
2. Major Agricultural Practice and Industries
3. Trade, Transport and Communication
4. Human Resource

Pedagogy for Course Delivery: Lectures, Case Studies, Discussions

Lectures, class discussions, homework assignments, assigned readings combine to provide an overview of
the field of Economic Geography.
Assessment/ Examination Scheme:

Theory L/T Lab/Practical/Studio End Term Examination

- - 70

Theory Assessment (L&T):

Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment End Term

Examination

Components P-1 HA CT-1 ATT EE

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(Presentation) (Home (Class Test) (attendance)
Assignment)

Weightage (%) 10 05 10 05 70

Text & References:

▪ Leyshon, A., Lee, R., McDowell, L and Sunley, P. (eds) (2011) The Sage Handbook of
Economic Geography, London: Sage
▪ Aoyama, Y., Murphy, J., and Hanson, S. (2010) Key Concepts in Economic
Geography, London: Sage
▪ Hudson, R., (2005) Economic Geographies: Circuits, Flows and Spaces, London:
Sage
▪ Polenske, K. (ed) (2007) The Economic Geography of Innovation, Cambridge
University Press: Cambridge