A Theoretical Framework for Geographical Studies of Industrial Location

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ID4042500
AutoresDavid M Smith (0000-0002-8199-7169, Smith Institute, autor correspondente)
Ano1966
Volume42
Fascículo2
Páginas95-113
Data de publicação1966-04-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoEconomic Geography (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0013-0095 • E-ISSN: 1944-8287
EditoraInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/00130095.1966.11729842
OpenAlexW2319039322
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas44
Referências citadas3

Oce NNE of the most important requiremients in geographical research today is a sound theoretical basis for studies in economic geography. The belief that economic activity can be explained as a response to the physical environment is no longer regarded as an adequate interpretation of the spatial arrangement of economic phenomena. but an alternative set of principles with a firm foundation of economics has not yet gained general acceptance. The basis which is needed is what William Warntz has described as mnacro analysis, the aim of which is to develop concepts at a more meaningful level of abstraction so as to make possible the understanding of the whole economic system and to provide a conceptual framework into which to put the micro-descriptions. I The need for some such theoretical base is particularly urgent in industrial geography. 1Much empirical research remains to be done in the field of industrial location, and an understanding of the factors influencing the siting of factories is becoming increasingly iimportant in national and regional planning. Any attempt to explain the loca

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