Economic Geography
Tokyo, Japan
Economic geography is how economic activities around the world get organized and distributed. You can classify economic activities as primary, secondary, tertiary, or quaternary. These classifications are largely determined based on a region’s access to resources.
In modern times, international trade dictates how countries interact with and use resources. Technological advancements in communication and transportation allow for more global markets. This is because goods and services can get exchanged rapidly and efficiently. Urbanization has also increased. This is due to people migrating to cities for economic and educational opportunities. These huge population centers have the power to greatly influence the interconnected world.