Weber's Theory of Industrial Location is a microeconomic model that explains the optimal location of industries based on transportation costs and market size.

The primary sector of the economy includes activities such as agriculture, mining, and forestry, which involve the extraction and production of raw materials.

Agglomeration refers to the clustering of economic activities in a specific geographic area, leading to increased specialization and productivity.

Schumpeterian Economics, also known as Evolutionary Economics, focuses on the role of innovation and technological change as the primary drivers of economic growth and development.

Climate-Based Economic Geography examines how climate and environmental factors influence the location and distribution of economic activities.

Ricardo's Theory of Comparative Advantage explains how countries can benefit from international trade by specializing in the production and export of goods in which they have a comparative advantage.

Structural Transformation refers to the process of economic development in which a region's economy shifts from a primary sector focus to a more diversified economy, including secondary and tertiary sectors.

New Growth Theory, also known as Endogenous Growth Theory, emphasizes the role of human capital, knowledge, and technological progress as key factors driving economic growth.

Cluster Theory examines how economic activities tend to cluster together in specific geographic areas, leading to increased specialization and innovation.

World Systems Theory analyzes the global economy as a system of interconnected regions, with core regions dominating and exploiting peripheral regions.

Economic Specialization refers to the process of economic development in which a region's economy becomes more focused on a particular industry or sector, leading to increased efficiency and productivity.

Institutional Economics focuses on the role of institutions, such as property rights, legal systems, and governance structures, in shaping economic outcomes and driving economic growth.

Transportation Geography examines how transportation networks and infrastructure influence the location and distribution of economic activities.

New Economic Geography analyzes the spatial distribution of economic activities and how uneven development can arise due to factors such as agglomeration economies and transportation costs.