# Economic Development Geography Theory

## Definition

The theoretical framework explaining how geographical features determine patterns of economic development, market formation, and the division of labour across different regions. Economic development geography theory provides the foundation for understanding why economic development occurs where and when it does.

## Source Chapter

Book I, Chapter 3

## Context

Smith's entire chapter presents economic development geography theory, showing how natural features like coastlines, rivers, and terrain determine market extent, how transportation costs affect specialisation possibilities, and why economic development follows predictable geographical patterns.

## Economic Domain

General Theory

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