AS Module 2 Core concepts in Human Geography

11.3 Economic Activity

Secondary Activities

• Industrial change in the UK - areas of declining manufacturing industry (de-industrialisation) and areas of expanding manufacturing industry.
• Industrial growth in NIC?s in the LEDW with reference to the role of multinationals.
• Development of global operations by multinational companies such as Ford or General Motors (G).
• The economic, social, political and environmental impact of these changes.

Tertiary and other Activities

• The changing patterns of retailing with specific reference to the UK.
• Retail decentralisation, e.g. food, DIY. Retail parks and regional shopping centres.
• Development of business and scienceparks. Planning issues in the location of business and science parks.
• The costs and benefits of a city centre location versus out of town location for retailing and business/science to be considered to enable candidates to explore their own attitudes and values and those of others.