A course designed to appeal to both geography and non-geography students, especially those in management, business and other applied programs.
Commercial activities are a significant and visible part of our social system.
We are what we consume, and our consumption priorities describe our society. These preference are mediated through the actions of institutions and organisations such as retail chains, shopping plaza developers, and urban planners. The course provides a broad context for decision-making processes by introducing issues of consumer behaviour, the spatial structure of markets, and the social concerns that influence retailing. Nelson Canada, 1993.