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What can influence international sugar prices?
What can influence international sugar prices?
International trade agreements hinder the exchange of sugar between countries.
International trade agreements hinder the exchange of sugar between countries.
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Name one economic development strategy mentioned in the content.
Name one economic development strategy mentioned in the content.
Cluster development
Silicon Valley is known for its concentration of ______ companies.
Silicon Valley is known for its concentration of ______ companies.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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What are wealthy individuals likely to have access to compared to lower-income populations?
What are wealthy individuals likely to have access to compared to lower-income populations?
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What is the primary activity of the economy that relies on geographic distribution of resources?
What is the primary activity of the economy that relies on geographic distribution of resources?
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Industrial zones are often located away from resources and transportation hubs.
Industrial zones are often located away from resources and transportation hubs.
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Name one major city that acts as an economic hub.
Name one major city that acts as an economic hub.
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Economic geography studies the organization and distribution of only resources in a given space.
Economic geography studies the organization and distribution of only resources in a given space.
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The Middle East is known for its large deposits of ______.
The Middle East is known for its large deposits of ______.
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What are migration patterns in the context of economic geography?
What are migration patterns in the context of economic geography?
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The process of moving from rural areas to urban centers in search of better opportunities is known as ___.
The process of moving from rural areas to urban centers in search of better opportunities is known as ___.
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Match the economic activities with their descriptions:
Match the economic activities with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is a consequence of living in segregated areas?
Which of the following is a consequence of living in segregated areas?
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Hubs like Dubai promote high living expenses due to wealth concentration.
Hubs like Dubai promote high living expenses due to wealth concentration.
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What impact does rural-to-urban migration have on urban infrastructure?
What impact does rural-to-urban migration have on urban infrastructure?
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What effect does resource dependence have on an economy?
What effect does resource dependence have on an economy?
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People's spatial arrangements can lead to residential segregation within cities.
People's spatial arrangements can lead to residential segregation within cities.
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What are remittances in the context of migration?
What are remittances in the context of migration?
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What is one reason countries might engage in both sugar exports and imports?
What is one reason countries might engage in both sugar exports and imports?
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A country can import raw sugar for direct consumption.
A country can import raw sugar for direct consumption.
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What economic principle explains why some countries produce a specific type of sugar efficiently and import others?
What economic principle explains why some countries produce a specific type of sugar efficiently and import others?
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Sugar production is often ________, depending on factors like climate and growing conditions.
Sugar production is often ________, depending on factors like climate and growing conditions.
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Match the reasons for sugar imports and exports with their descriptions:
Match the reasons for sugar imports and exports with their descriptions:
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Why might a country choose to import higher-quality sugar?
Why might a country choose to import higher-quality sugar?
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Local consumer preferences do not impact a country's sugar trade.
Local consumer preferences do not impact a country's sugar trade.
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What may cause a country to import sugar during the off-season?
What may cause a country to import sugar during the off-season?
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Study Notes
Economic Geography Overview
- The subject is Economic Geography, taught by Dr. Khoudjia Houhou in 2024-2025.
- The course is offered at the High National School of Statistics and Applied Economics (ENSSEA).
Introduction to Economic Geography
- Economics is a complex system of interrelated processes including production, exchange, distribution, and consumption.
- These activities determine how resources are allocated efficiently to create wealth.
- Economics is not isolated; it operates in an interrelated manner.
- Production involves combining factors like land, resources, capital, labor, and knowledge.
- The primary activity within the economy is production.
- Production heavily relies on resources and their geographic distribution.
The Intervention of Geography
- The modern capitalist economy operates on a global scale.
- Production and consumption often occur in different geographical locations, creating a need for extensive transportation and distribution networks.
- Geography plays a crucial role in economic activity.
What is Economic Geography?
- Economic geography examines how economic activities are organized across space.
- It analyzes how globalization influences spatial arrangements of economic activities.
- Spatial arrangements involve the organization and distribution of people, places, and resources within a given space.
1) People
- Migration Patterns: People migrate, often from rural to urban areas, in search of better jobs and living conditions.
- Example 01 (China): Rapid urbanization in China has led to millions of people moving from rural provinces to major cities like Shanghai and Beijing. Data from the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics show the increasing percentage of the urban population.
- Consequences:
- Labor Market Imbalances: Rural areas lose workers, while cities sometimes face job shortages.
- Pressure on Urban Infrastructure: Overcrowded cities strain housing, transportation, and essential services.
- **Remittances:**Migrants sending money home supports local economies.
- Residential Segregation: Different socio-economic or ethnic groups are often spatially separated within cities.
- Example 02: Wealthier individuals often live in upscale, well-serviced areas, while lower-income populations are sometimes concentrated in less developed regions like suburban sprawl or inner-city areas.
- Consequences:
- Income Inequality: Segregation exacerbates economic disparities.
- Unequal Tax Bases: Wealthier areas typically generate more taxes, funding public services, while poorer areas often face service shortages.
- Economic Isolation: Segregated areas may limit access to employment and economic opportunities.
2) Places
- Industrial Zones: Industrial activities are located in specific zones, often near resources or transportation hubs.
- Example 01 (Detroit): Historically, Detroit was an industrial hub for the automobile industry, with related factories and services clustered in the region.
- Consequences: (for places, not people) Increased investment, higher costs of living, and promotion of innovation.
3) Resources
- Natural Resource Deposits: Natural resources like oil, coal, and minerals are concentrated in particular geographic areas.
- Example (Middle East): The Middle East is known for its vast oil reserves, leading to the concentration of extraction activities and related infrastructure in countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
- Consequences:
- Resource Dependence: Economies reliant on resources experience instability from price fluctuations..
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Resource- rich areas attract foreign investment, but profits can flow abroad.
- Infrastructure Development: Extracting resources may lead to investments in roads, ports, and energy, supporting development.
Case 1: World Sugar Trade (2010/2011)
- This case illustrates the global pattern of sugar imports and exports, which can be paradoxical because countries often export and import this commodity at the same time.
- Factors driving trade include:
- Quality and Type of Sugar: Different sugars suit different purposes (raw, refined, specialty), driving trade.
- Economic Efficiency: Some countries have a comparative advantage in certain sugar types.
- Seasonal Production: Sugar production is often seasonal, leading to imports during off-seasons.
- Quality and Purity Standards: Quality and purity standards vary, with some countries importing higher-quality sugar.
- Consumer Preferences: Consumer demands can be a factor, especially when local preferences favor imported goods.
- Processing and Refining Capacity: Countries may export raw sugar and import refined sugar.
- Trade Agreements: International agreements facilitate the exchange.
- Global Price Fluctuations: Market conditions cause prices to shift.
Case 2: Cluster-Based Economic Development
- Cluster development is a strategy that promotes economic growth and innovation by fostering collaboration among businesses in a specific geographic area.
- Example (Silicon Valley): Silicon Valley is a densely concentrated area of technological companies that often include industry giants such as Apple, Google, Facebook, and many startups and small businesses.
- Paradoxe: Silicon Valley exemplifies how geography's importance can increase in the context of a more interconnected world.
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of Economic Geography as taught by Dr. Khoudjia Houhou at ENSSEA during the 2024-2025 academic year. It explores the interrelationships between geography and economic processes such as production, distribution, and consumption. Understand how these elements are crucial in the allocation of resources and the functioning of a global economy.
