Workgeography
Workgeography is the study of the spatial distribution of work and employment, focusing on how location, distance, and place influence who works where, in what sector, and under what conditions.
It examines patterns such as concentration of jobs in cities, commuting networks, regional disparities, and cross-border
Key concepts include agglomeration economies, industrial clustering, center-periphery dynamics, and transport and housing systems that affect
Methodologies include geographic information systems (GIS), spatial econometrics, and land-use planning models, using data from censuses,
Applications: urban and regional planning, transportation policy, workforce development, and economic policy aimed at balanced regional
Historical context: from industrial location theory to suburbanization, globalization, and the contemporary influence of digital platforms.
Contemporary trends: remote work, globalization of value chains, and resilience in the face of shocks, which
Critiques: data privacy concerns, methodological challenges in measuring cross-border labor markets, and the risk of overemphasizing
Related fields include economic geography, urban geography, transport geography, and regional science.