Global Economies, Local Lives

3 credits

An introduction to economic geography, tracing the processes of economic globalization and localization. Emphasis on the development of the global economy as it plays out in local places with particular histories and cultures. Focus on the crisis of Fordism and the restructuring of resource industries, manufacturing, services and finance. ***Prerequisite: GES 100 or GEOG 120 or permission of the Department Head.*** *Note: Students may only receive credit for one of GES 222, GEOG 222, or GEOG 322.*