GGR221H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Paypal, Data Center, Placemaking
19 Jan 2016
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Geographical = the patterning of activities on the earth"s surface: economic geographers: how economic patterns across space are configured, and why things happen where they do. Space is not a straightforward idea; not just where things happen, but also why. Absolute space: definable measure of position; grid of points that we can describe using a system of coordinates: helps understand the friction of distance. 2: location of computer servers is important (google already recognized the need to locate servers around the world) to deliver fast information. Cheap electricity, cooling systems for the heat generated by computer, good connectivity to the internet, etc. Similar to how a saw mill has to be located next to a river. A bounded space under the control of a group of people, usually a state . Governments help shape the nature of economic activity within their borders. Governments = largest employer and purchaser of goods and services.
