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# Economic Spatial Organisation
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## Definition
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The patterns by which economic activities are distributed across geographical space based on market access, transportation costs, and the division of labour. Economic spatial organisation creates distinct zones of economic activity with different levels of specialisation and development.
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## Source Chapter
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Book I, Chapter 3
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## Context
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Smith's analysis shows how economic activities are spatially organised: industry clusters along coasts and rivers, specialisation increases closer to major markets, and economic backwardness characterises isolated inland areas, demonstrating clear patterns of economic spatial organisation.
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## Economic Domain
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General Theory
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