Economic Geography: Economic Geography of the Nordic Countries
About
In the course, a broad overview is given covering the economic development of Sweden and the Nordic countries and the basic location patterns of economic activities in the Nordic countries. Theories in Economic Geography are used to explain the patterns.
Three perspectives are compared: the firm perspective, the industry perspective and the regional perspective. The impact of regional policies are also discussed. A description is also made of the dependence on the global economy of Nordic industries through foreign trade.
A mandatory one day excursion is included in the course. By means of field studies, the aim of the excursion is to give a direct insight into the location conditions of economic activities in west Sweden.
This course is open to
Exchange students at School of Business, Economics and Law and exchange students on a university-wide agreement. Please contact your international coordinator at the University of Gothenburg if you need to know more.
English proficiency
If you have questions about English proficiency requirements, please contact your international coordinator at the University of Gothenburg.
This course can be combined with
EKG201 Economic Geography: Economic Geography of Europe & EKG206 Economic Geography: Regional Growth Lab
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