Location Theory and Economic Geography
Description: Location Theory and Economic Geography Quiz | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: economic geography location theory spatial economics |
Which theory explains the distribution of economic activities across space?
According to Von Thunen's Model, which factor determines the location of agricultural activities?
What is the main assumption of Weber's Theory of Industrial Location?
Which concept refers to the clustering of similar industries in a particular location?
What is the term for the process of firms moving from higher-cost to lower-cost locations?
Which theory explains the formation of central places and their role in the distribution of economic activities?
What is the main determinant of the size of a central place according to Christaller's Central Place Theory?
Which concept refers to the benefits that firms derive from being located in close proximity to other dissimilar firms?
What is the term for the process of firms moving from lower-cost to higher-cost locations?
Which theory explains the location of economic activities based on the concept of comparative advantage?
What is the main assumption of the Heckscher-Ohlin Theory?
Which concept refers to the benefits that firms derive from being located in a large urban area?
What is the term for the process of firms moving from rural areas to urban areas?
Which theory explains the location of economic activities based on the concept of transaction costs?
What is the main assumption of the New Economic Geography?