Birthdate: July 30, 1868
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Erfurt
Died: May 2, 1958
Alfred Weber was a renowned German economist, geographer, sociologist, and culture theoretician who made significant contributions to modern economic geography. His work was instrumental in shaping the field through his emphasis on location theory and industrial location analysis. Weber’s research highlighted the influence of factors like transportation costs, labor, and agglomeration on economic activities. He is best known for developing the concept of industrial location theory, which remains a cornerstone in the study of spatial economics and regional development.
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