Economic geographies of globalisation : a short introduction

This text provides a compact introduction to key theoretical approaches that help us to understand how economies work, why they suffer recessions and crises, and why economic inequalities at various levels are growing in the context of globalisation

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Main Author: Sokol, Martin (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cheltenham, UK : Edward Elgar , c2011
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245 1 0 |a Economic geographies of globalisation :   |b a short introduction   |c Martin Sokol 
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300 |a xvi, 198 p. :   |b ill. ;   |c 24 cm. 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references (p. 160-173) and index 
505 0 |a 1. Economic globalisation, inequality and instability -- 2. What is economic geography about? -- 3. Key approaches in economic geography -- 4. Neo-classical approach, location theory and beyond -- 5. Marxist-inspired approaches and uneven development -- 6. Alternative approaches and new economic geography -- 7. Economic geographies of the contemporary world -- 8. Economic geography and policy challenges 
520 |a This text provides a compact introduction to key theoretical approaches that help us to understand how economies work, why they suffer recessions and crises, and why economic inequalities at various levels are growing in the context of globalisation 
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