The Map Room recently posted an article on the intriguing series of maps and data published by the G-Econ research project, based at Yale University. Gross cell product (equivalent to GNP) is measured at a 1-degree longitude by 1-degree latitude resolution at a global scale. Centres of economic activity are topographically represented, and the maps are great for discussing theories of regional development.
Economic activity Ireland Core and periphery thriving!
Val Vannet has produced an excellent PowerPoint (13mb) to introduce the maps in the classroom.
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