Central Place Theory

Central Place Theory

Assumptions

Threshold

Range

Order of a Good

·       High order goods

·       Low order goods

High and Low Order Places

Geographical Pattern of Central Places

Critiques of Central Place Theory

Role of Government Policy

Reilly’s Law of Retail Gravitation

Market Breakpoint

 

Assignment for Next Time

Read pp. 353-357 Come to class with a basic understanding of the following concepts, ideas. Economic base theory, economic base, export, basic sector, non-basic sector, multiplier,

 

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