Friedman's stages of growth model

by Charlotte, Tae Eun, Rene, and Manny

Theory

● Model of development○ Four distinct stages○ Depicts the development of regions during a sustained

period of economic growth

● Core - areas at the heart of economic activity

● Periphery - exploitation and source of raw materials

for core regions

Stage 1 (Pre-Industrial)

● All the places are peripheral.

● Places are isolated (Like these bullet points)

● No Interaction between places

Stage 2 (Transitional)

● Development of a core

● Interaction between places

● Development of basic Technology

Stage 3 (Industrial)

● Growth Centers (Between the core and peripheral) develop

● Stable increase in economy

● More Advanced technology

Stage 4 (Post Industrial)

● All places are self sufficient

● Major interactions

● Reduce in inequality

Example: South Africa

Stage 3 (Industrial)● Southern Regions and regions close to

Johannesburg● Industry and manufacturing● Office buildings (financial hub)● Major roads and airports● Towns have electricity and are all connected

Stage 1:

● Northwestern regions● Undeveloped and isolated villages● Subsistence agriculture● Indigenous population isolated from tech.● Rudimentary roads

Strengths

● Good Representation● Simple● Realistic/Reasonable● Easy to understand

Weaknesses

● Too General● Does not focus on all aspects of

development, (Environmental, Social etc.)● Focuses mainly on economic input● Stages two and three are similar

Bibliographyhttp://people.hofstra.edu/geotrans/eng/ch2en/conc2en/img/coreperipheryurban.gifhttp://people.hofstra.edu/geotrans/eng/ch2en/conc2en/coreperipheryurban.htmlhttp://greenfieldgeography.wikispaces.com/Global+core+and+periphery