economic geography
Economic geography is the study of the location, distribution and spatial organization of economic activities across the world.
First High Resolution Map of the U.S. Food Supply Chain
A team of researchers used data from several federal sources and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory to produce the first high resolution map of how food moves around the United States.
Review | Who Owns England?
The concentration of wealth – in England, particularly landed wealth – is a most serious issue.
The Geography of Borrowing Size
Towns can 'borrow size' from nearby urban areas, enhancing their economic prospects and resilience by leveraging networks with larger towns.
Map and List of Fortune 1000 Companies for 2018
Map and list of Fortune 1000 companies for 2018, according to Fortune Magazine.
Geography of Fortune 1000 Companies in 2017
Explore the geographic distribution of Fortune 1000 companies for 2017.
How Three Random Words are Helping with Global Mail Delivery
What3Words has come up with a way of accurately delivering mail even in locations where street addresses don't exist.
Geography of the Film Industry
Human geographers have studied how the film industry has developed in different countries and regions within countries.
Visualizing the Impact of Gentrification
Graphic designer Herwig Scherabon has developed a book visualizing the impacts of gentrification in a number of cities in the United States and United Kingdom. Combining public access data and research with crisp visuals, Scherabon illustrates the spatial distribution of gentrification and examines the different issues at play.
How Geography is Used to Study Agriculture
From climate to key trade and shipping hubs, geography has shaped the fortunes of states and agricultural production.
Digital Hegemony: How Local Your Google Search Results are Depends on the Country
Researchers took at look at search results on Google for 188 capital cities to see the country of origin for the top results.
Geography and Family Structure
Factors of geography, economics, and social trends have contributed to diverse ranges of household formation.
Geography of Global 500 Companies in 2016
Find out which countries, cities and US states have the most Global 500 countries in 2016.
Geography of Innovation
By merging innovation theory with geography, researchers can explain why areas like Silicon Valley consistently lead in innovation.
How the Commutes of 130 Million Commuters Reveals Megaregions in the United States
A study using data from 130 million commuters has revealed commuter-driven megaregions in the United States.
Geography and Inequality
Simple examples of geographic social inequality can be found in major cities, where wealthier urban people generally have access to more housing, food shops, basic amenities, healthcare, and other infrastructure than the urban poor.
Geography of Fortune 1000 Companies in 2016
This article takes a look at the geographic distribution of Fortune 1000 companies within the United States for 2016.
Fortune 1000 Companies List for 2016
Table of Fortune 1000 companies which can be filtered to produce a list Fortune 1000 companies by state or by city.
Fortune 1000 Companies for 2013
Sortable list of the top 50 Fortune 1000 companies from 2013. Fortune 1000 companies can be filtered by state.
Geography of Fortune 1000 Companies in 2013
A quick look at the geography of Fortune 1000 companies in 2013. Includes a list of the Fortune 1000 rankings for 2013 which can be filtered by state.
Climate Change and Development
Researchers with the London School of Economics and Political Science published a report as part of the Pathways to Resilience in Semi-Arid Economies project that looks into reconciling economic development and poverty alleviation with climate change.
What Does the Acronym BRICS Stand For?
The term “BRICs” is an acronym developed from the names of countries that are in a similar stage of newly advanced economic ...
Geography of Fortune 1000 Companies in 2014
The 2014 listing of Fortune 1000 companies were mapped out in order to understand the answers to such questions as which states have the most Fortune 1000 companies and where are there geographic clusters of Fortune 1000 companies.
Fortune 1000 and Fortune 500 Companies by State for 2014
This table shows the total number of Fortune 1000 and Fortune 500 companies by U.S. state and territory (Puerto Rico). The list can be sorted by state, number of Fortune 1000 companies, and number of Fortune 500 companies.
List of Fortune 1000 Companies by Urban Area for 2014
A list of the total number of Fortune 1000 by urban area as defined by the US Census Bureau. The list can be sorted by urban name, total number of Fortune 1000 companies, and by 2010 population.
Fortune 1000 Companies List for 2014
Excerpt of Fortune 1000 companies for 2014 which can be filtered by state.