Introduction to
Economic Geography
a) Definition, Concept, Scope and
Objective of Economic Geography
c) Classification of Economic Activities
Economic
Geography of Production
2.1 Primary
Activities
a) Gathering,
Hunting, Lumbering, Fishing, Mining and Nomadic Herding /Livestock Ranching
b) Agriculture:
General characteristics of various agricultural systems and case studies of
selected commodities such as Rice, Wheat, Cotton, Jute, Sugarcane, Rubber and
Tea
2.2 Secondary
Activities
a) Development
and Distribution of Power and Energy Resources of the World
b)
Manufacturing; Characteristics; Physical and Socio-economic Factors for growth
of Industries
c) Major
Industrial and Manufacturing regions of the world
d) Case Studies
of some Industrial Complexes: Iron and Steel Industry, Apparel Industry,
Textile Industry, Dairying and Mixed Farming Industries
2.3 Tertiary
Activities
a) Transportation and Trade: Regional
and International Pattem
b) Trade and its effect on the economy
of the region
2.4 Quaternary
Activities: Professional, Administrative Services and Entertainment
3.
National Income and Product: GDP, GNP composition and change, financial
institution and
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