Economic, Industrial, and Political Models

Flashcards based on lecture notes about economic, industrial, and political models.

What is the function of Neo-Malthusian theory?

Addresses concerns over environmental and resource limits.

What is the function of Rostow's Stages of Economic Growth?

A model of modernization outlining five stages of growth from traditional society to mass consumption.

What is a limitation of Rostow's Stages of Economic Growth?

It is too generalized and doesn't consider that all regions are the same.

What is the function of Wallerstein's World Systems Theory?

Describes a global economic hierarchy with core, periphery, and semi-periphery countries.

What is a limitation of Wallerstein's World Systems Theory?

It oversimplifies global relations by classifying countries into core, periphery, and semi-periphery.

What is the function of Dependency Theory?

Peripheral countries will remain poor because they depend on colonial nations.

What is a limitation of Dependency Theory?

Suggests poor countries are permanently stuck in poverty.

What is the function of Von Thunen's Agricultural Model?

Explains land use in rings, with more intensive farming closer to the center.

What is a limitation of Von Thunen's Agricultural Model?

It assumes all land is flat and forgets about land barriers.

What is the function of Weber's Least Cost Theory?

Industries locate to minimize transport, labor, and agglomeration costs.

What is a limitation of Weber's Least Cost Theory?

Assumes only one market and fixed transportation costs are considered.

What is the function of Hotelling's Model of Locational Interdependence?

Businesses locate near competitors for maximum market share.

What is the function of Losch's Model?

Firms locate to maximize profit zones.

What is the function of Ratzel's Organic Theory?

States are like organisms needing to grow/expand.

What is a limitation of Ratzel's Organic Theory?

Difficult to pinpoint in a map because it assumes consistent behavior.

What is the function of Mackinder's Heartland Theory?

Control of Eastern Europe leads to control of the world.

What is a limitation of Mackinder's Heartland Theory?

It's outdated and focused on imperialism, ignoring sea power and technological changes.

What is the function of Spykman's Rimland Theory?

Control the coasts of Eurasia to control global power.

What is a limitation of Spykman's Rimland Theory?

Focuses on coastal regions while neglecting the interior and political ability.