Nov 23, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2019-20

GEOG 3290 - World Economic Geography


Geographic survey of the capitalist world economy. Examines the rise and fall of great economic powers, (under)development in the periphery, global economic restructuring, regional blocs, multinational firms and national governments.

Requisites: ECON 1000 or 1030 or 1040 or GEOG 1200 or 1310
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will gain familiarity with major driving forces in economic globalization.
  • Students will have a substantial knowledge of the geographical development of capitalism.
  • Students will understand causes, processes and consequences of the current global shift in manufacturing, services and finance.


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