Friedman's stages of growth model outlines four distinct stages of regional economic development: (1) pre-industrial, (2) transitional, (3) industrial, and (4) post-industrial. The model depicts how areas evolve from isolated peripheries into interconnected core regions with advanced technology and self-sufficient local economies through sustained economic growth over time.

1. Friedman's stages of growth model
by Charlotte, Tae Eun, Rene, and Manny

2. 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

3. Stage 1 (Pre-Industrial)
● All the places are peripheral.
● Places are isolated (Like these bullet points)
● No Interaction between places

4. Stage 2 (Transitional)
● Development of a core
● Interaction between places
● Development of basic Technology

5. Stage 3 (Industrial)
● Growth Centers (Between the core and
peripheral) develop
● Stable increase in economy
● More Advanced technology

6. Stage 4 (Post Industrial)
● All places are self sufficient
● Major interactions
● Reduce in inequality

7. 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

8. Stage 1:
● Northwestern regions
● Undeveloped and isolated villages
● Subsistence agriculture
● Indigenous population isolated from tech.
● Rudimentary roads

9. Strengths
● Good Representation
● Simple
● Realistic/Reasonable
● Easy to understand

10. 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

11. Bibliography
http://people.hofstra.edu/geotrans/eng/ch2en/conc2en/img/coreperipheryurban.
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http://people.hofstra.edu/geotrans/eng/ch2en/conc2en/coreperipheryurban.html
http://greenfieldgeography.wikispaces.com/Global+core+and+periphery